Father’s Day at the Bronx Zoo—Morning Plans

Sunday was a GREAT day for our Lil’ Ninja superhero; he spent Father’s Day at the Bronx Zoo in NYC with the whole family! L’N started the morning like most—up with Daddy around 7:00am, quick change of the ol’ diaperoonie, and a fresh milk bah-bah. With a fresh bottom and bottle, it was downstairs to feed the doggies. L’N has many fun & furry friends in his family which we will meet another day, and he was really looking forward to meeting some new ones at the zoo later that afternoon!

 At 12:30p L’N had a pretty typical change of plans in order to accommodate a member of his family, this time it was his 19 year old brother, Brandon. Originally, MommyNinja & Daddy discussed going out to grab a simple bite to eat for lunch with the family to kick-off the Father’s Day activities before headed to the zoo. However, when his 15 year old sister, TrishaNinja, finally reached Brandon via the L’N IFCoN (Inter-Family Communication Network), a.k.a. text message, they learned that Brandon was, and we quote, “Still on my friend’s couch … can you come get me?” This together with the fact that TrishaNinja’s close friend Cathy had slept over, and now needed a ride home, created their first set of schedule glitches for the family.  

Master logistical planner that she is, MommyNinja didn’t skip a beat! Without demonstrating an outward hint of stress, or losing a single drop of ninja sweat, MommyNinja went onto the World-Wide Webster, ordered their lunch from the yummy local Mamaroneck Dinner (www.mdiner.com), and planned Daddy’s transportation route. His mission, should he choose to accept it, was to get two 15 year old girls up and out of the house, drop Cathy off at home, pick-up Brother Brandon at the designated rendezvous point, swing-by the Mamaroneck Diner to pick-up lunch, and return to base, all before the milk shakes melted! This was obviously gonna take some serious Daddy Taxi skills, but the family had complete faith in Daddy’s ability; after all, he WAS a retired Air Force Transportation Officer … duh!

Well, needless to say, MommyNinja’s logistical prowess proved flawless once again! Her plan allowed Brother Brandon to shower & change while the rest of the family ate lunch, meanwhile her and Daddy prepared a container of L’N Power Meal (Mac & Cheese) to take with them to the zoo. Flawless! The family was in the L’N Mobile (Buick Enclave) headed to the Bronx by 2:00pm – about the same time they would’ve finish lunch anyway … way to go MommyNinja!!!

To be continued …