Commercial Break

Taking a quick second for gratitude. To those of you readers, and those who don't, Grey Goose (aka T.L. duPont, Tom Terrific, Dear, Dad, Uncle Tommy, and his own fave-Pops) appears to have won the online voting for Dancing with the Stars Tampa Bay. I am in awe of so many good things today-but am going to give the prize to my Dad. Another A+ example of how to put yourself out there and make a difference in the world. See you on the dance floor tonight. We will be in the PROUD section.

The other award today goes to BEAR! Today is sandwiched between Monkey's friend birthday party yesterday and Monkey's family party tomorrow-who decided it was ok to have two parties per child- I LOVE YOU! Anyway, today was Bear's first soccer game and he made the Zookeeper (and the sick Shark-damn!) VERY PROUD!!! You good little jock Bear! Thank you for proving you got SOME of Daddy's genes.

Full report tomorrow on Grey Goose's performance AND Monkey Parrty, Part II!
whew! from the Zoo

Swine Flu Zoo

At least we think so. Bear, Monkey and The Zookeeper have been down for the count. Fevers and coughs-yuck. They dont test and they dont give kids Tamiflu, but we have had all the signs. LUCKILY, Shark got Tamiflu in time because there is nothing worse then a sick Daddy.
Speaking of Daddies, if you know me, you know how much I adore the Grey Goose himself!He braved the infirmary to deliver chicken and dumplings AND toys from Cracker Barrel. Just a small and silly example of his kindness and generosity. So please go to http://www.dwtstb.com/?page_id=431 and spend $10 to vote. And next time you need me to support your fave charity,I will do my best!
Coughs and Sneezes from the Zookeeper!

No Vacancy at the ZOO

For the love of the game???blah, blah, blah. Or the love of the Scouts? Shark and Giraffe Daddy are at a concert tonight...poor guys never get to do anything fun-ha! (That was for all of you who think they just get paid to watch games, and like that would be fun all year long!) Anyhoo, (Shark really hates that!) all creatures are having slumber party tonight. Big kids in sleeping bags in Bear's room, Monkey in pac n play in mine. All I can say is this is a GREAT start to a holiday weekend...everyone ASLEEP!
Since Giraffe Daddy reads this just wanted to say I will try to keep the AWESOME FOURSOME quiet in the morning...hope you guys had fun!
Happy Labor Day to everyone in New England, down South we don't care since we "can" wear white year round!
kisses from the Zookeeper