Mother's Day and a Goat

I can't believe I celebrated my second Mother's Day this past Sunday - where does the time go?!  We had a great day just hanging out and relaxing as a family.  Because the weather was so nice, we decided to head to the Lincoln Park Zoo and walk around.  We went to the petting zoo area so Charlie could see the animals up close and personal.  Little did I know, I would be the one getting up close and personal with the animals!

We were in the goat area and I was trying to take a picture of Steve and Charlie by the goats when all of the sudden, a goat grabbed onto my shirt.  After a few seconds, I realized he was not going to let go and he was actually eating my shirt and getting closer and closer to my stomach.  (of course I start thinking this goat is going to get baby girl Hamilton) I was trying to remain calm and catch Steve's eye to come help me when all I really wanted to do was scream.  But remembering that I was among a lot of children, screaming was not the answer.  Finally Steve looked over and realized what was happening - did he help me?  Nope, he just laughed and between laughs, said "Goats eat everything - don't let it get the camera strap" Oh really Captain Obvious?  I did not notice they eat everything!!!!  I was then laughing at this point but I really wanted this goat to get off my shirt.   Thankfully after about 2 minutes, the goat person (not sure what they call themselves) came and got the goat away from me and sent it inside the barn.  Unfortunately, she forgot to shut the barn door (she should be fired) and out came the goat again to find me.  This goat loved me but I had enough of him and ran away from it and told Steve and Charlie we were leaving the goat area.  Thankfully, Charlie did not think the goats were that cool so he did not mind that we left.

Thanks to the goat (and of course Steve and Charlie), Mother's Day 2012 will be one I will never forget :)

This is not the goat that attacked me

Looking at the flowers (Baby Girl is 27 Weeks old in this picture)