Not counting the drive from the hospital home, your very first trip was to Walmart; like it should be, for every American. You were two days old. I don't remember for what purpose, but it might have been to buy a laundry hamper. Next day we took you to Whole Foods for grocery shopping. So very early on, you were exposed to a wide socio-economic landscape.
This weekend we took you on your first overnight trip. We went to Dallas, TX. It's not so exciting compared to places we went while I was pregnant with you - Peru, Italy, California... But it turned out better than anticipated.
Unlike what Austinites think, Dallas actually has a few nice things to offer. Beware the opinions of those with local pride. We were too late for the Museum of Modern Art, but we got to see the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Below is a picture taken at Nasher. Stealing a reference from your Dad, here is Cabassi's "Zoe", putting Rodin's "Eve" to shame.
We also tested your and our ability to stand the steaming heat at the Arboretum and the Botanical Gardens. A beautiful place, but we had to cut the loop a little short to make sure you stayed alive. I think J.R.'s oil money goes to buying water to maintain the place so green, the pools full, and the bunnies so big. But you won't know who J.R. is...
And here you are, stealing the gaze of the Sun from the rest of the world.
The highlight of the trip was the Sixth Floor Museum at the Dealey Plaza. This is the building from which J.F. Kennedy was shot in 1963. It was awesome to have a piece of history at our fingertips. We were at the exact spot where the assassin stood, as he took aim. You let out a very noisy poop, which made the young woman next to your Dad turn her head toward you in disgust. She was too stupid to know that you had special rights. They even admitted you to the museum for free. Here, I saved your ticket. It says "Child. $0.00" 
Soon we'll have to teach you that sometimes natural means inappropriate. I think we'll know that the time has come when museums start charging you to go in. Until then, enjoy your freedom. Love,
Mommy.
My beautifull Zoe,
ReplyDeletePlease send me the name and adress of the stupid women,who turned her ugly head to you in disgust.Than I will find her and show her,what we use to do to this kind of stupid poepl here in Turkey.
You want to know it?No sory;you are to young to know that.Perhaps later...
Any way,somebody shoud tell her,that everything you do is wonderfull.
I kiss and invite you to do this kind of things when we will be togather.(If you want to make happy your grandfather)