I did it!

I did it! I'd just like to take a moment and say how proud I am of myself. :-) I went out with all three kids by myself, without the stroller! And I returned from the trip with the same number of kids I left with.
Last week I RSVP'd to a PAMOM social at Owens Spring Creek Farm. It has a petting zoo with horses, cows, donkeys, chickens, goats and even a hayride and tractor pull. I was really nervous going by myself to a petting zoo as I knew I wouldn't be able to take the stroller, but the kids love animals and the best thing for them right now is to get back to their normal routine. Our days just go so much better when we're out doing the same things we did before Lily came.
Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the outings (I had my hands already full), but everyone had a great time. I hooked the twins up to their leashes and strapped Lily onto my chest. Two of my friends that were there are also pregnant and have twins about the same age as Jake & Abby. One even wanted to take a picture of us so she could post it as a fast-forward of what her life would look like in a few months!
Lily slept the whole time, but Jake & Abby had a blast. First up were the goats. Our guide gave us a cup of feed and we headed off to feed the goats. The kids weren't afraid at all and were happily giving the food to the goats. Originally the guy offered us 3 cups of food, but I just took one so I could hold it and let the kids scoop the food out, but that food went really quick. I should have taken the three as the kids started picking up grass to try and feed the goats once their food was gone.
Next we went to see the giant Belgium horses and a few pigs. Abby of course had to "oink" at the pigs. Our tour guide brought one of the horses out for us to pet, but I didn't let the kids pet the horse this time. Even though I am really familiar with horses, standing next to a horse that's 22 hands tall with two toddlers and a newborn was a little scary. I knew Abby would be jumping and squealing at the horse and if he got spooked I didn't know if I could get everyone out of harms way quickly. She was furious that everyone else got to pet the horse, but oh well.
Next we went to see a turkey and some chickens. Abby LOVED the turkey and stood there talking to it for a long time!
We were supposed to go on a hay ride too, but the fields were too muddy so we went on a tractor pull instead. Abby wanted to ride it at first but as soon as I set her in the seat she screamed. Jake loved it and so he went without Abby. I was afraid he'd try to get out while the tractor was going, but he didn't. He enjoyed every bit of it.
It was a busy morning, but a great one. After the farm, I was feeling so brave that I took the kids to Chic-fila by myself! I didn't let them play in the play area though. I didn't know how I'd get them down if I needed to. Plus trying to round them up to go with Lily in tow wasn't going to be easy. I'll wait till daddy can come with us for that.