Last weekend we went to NYC for a quick 3 day visit and stayed with my Uncle Dave. It was kind of our last get-a-way as a family of 3 before the baby comes. Interestingly enough, the last time Walter and I were in NYC was about 2 1/2 years ago. That morning we had found out we were pregnant with X, so it made our trip a little more exciting. Guess it's tradition now that all our kids have to go to NYC in utero!
We had to be up REALLY early to make our 6:45am flight. I thought for sure X would go back to sleep on the flight. Um...nope, 5 minutes was all he slept. We arrived in town and after getting settled at the apartment we grabbed some lunch around the corner and headed back for someones much needed nap. In the afternoon we did some sightseeing on the streets (but got caught in the rain!) and then had dinner at Mimi's. Oh how I love the fettuccine alfredo there. But, apparently Baby D didn't agree and I was sick the next morning.
X slept in his makeshift crib (a bunch of pillows and couch cushions pushed together on the floor) on our trip. I was worried he'd try to climb out and go roaming the apartment. He never did, but what he did manage to do was fall into a crack, face down, at 12:30am. He was half asleep and not too happy about that. I ended up sleeping in the room with him the rest of the night to keep an eye on him.
On day 2 we had tickets to go on a lunch cruise down the Hudson River that left from Chelsea Pier. We decided to take X to the Toddler Adventure Center (at the same pier) to play before we boarded the ship. Being the adventurous (and frugal) family we are, we decided to walk the 45 or so blocks from the apartment to the Pier. We made it, but man was I tired! X loved the toddler center and we spent almost 2 hours playing there. While playing we overheard a very interesting conversation of two other parents about bringing in a counselor for their 1 year old who wasn't a good sleeper. A counselor for a 1 year old - REALLY??!!! Walter and I just laughed.
Our cruise down the Hudson River was beautiful. It was clear sunny skies and about 60 degrees. They served a delicious buffet lunch and an equally delicious cheesecake and chocolate mouse brownie for dessert. After we ate we went outside to the decks to take in the sights of the city. Then there was dancing on the ship. Not many people danced (mostly kids) but X got out there and strutted his stuff for a bit. Mostly he just ran in circles on the dance floor, but hey, it kept him occupied. After the cruise we walked back (another 45 blocks!) to the apartment because we ALL needed a nap by that point. In the evening we had dinner at Parnell's and then tried to go to Serendipity restaurant for dessert. I had heard about their famous "Frozen Hot Chocolate" and really wanted to try it. Unfortunately there was an hour wait (X doesn't do hour waits!) and they didn't allow strollers in the building at all. So we left and decided we'd try again the next day.
We started out day 3 by having a yummy pancake breakfast at Madison's Restaurant with Uncle Dave. This is where we discovered X's love for bacon. Not something I thought he'd really care about, but apparently I was wrong. He couldn't get enough of it! After breakfast we took some pictures on the terrace back at the apartment and then went up and played around on the roof deck. The views were stunning with yet another clear sunny day.
We headed over to Serendipity for "take 2" hoping we would beat the lunch crowd. We got in (leaving the stroller at the apartment) and got our frozen hot chocolate. It was yummy, but the overall experience of the restaurant was a disappointment. Since we had no stroller, X had a good 10 blocks to walk off the sugar high before going down for a nap. The one thing I wish I could have gotten a picture of at Serendipity was the hostess. OH MY! She was a sight. Picture a short 70ish year old lady, somewhat...ahem...hefty, bleach blond hair, tons of makeup, hunch back, black leggings, off the shoulder LOW LOW LOW cut tunic blouse, cigarettes tucked inside her bra strap, and a lighter stuck between "the girls". If only there had been a way I could have gotten my camera out quick enough and discreetly enough......
That afternoon we went to Central Park to ride the carousel. It was a good little walk and gave Walter and I plenty of time to play "Is that your mommy or your nanny" looking at all the strollers we passed by. Apparently the fancy strollers are the ones to have in NYC. I have to admit I had some total stroller envy going on. I also had total fashion envy going on. Seriously, where are all the pregnant people in NYC? I only saw 2 the entire weekend. (Walter said they'd all moved to the suburbs - haha!) All I saw was trendy jackets and cute boots on classy looking (skinny) women. I looked so "Midwestern mom" it was pathetic! Note to self, spice up the wardrobe before our next trip back!
Anyway, after the carousel we walked through Rockefeller Plaza and then headed back to the apartment for a quick dinner and it was off to the airport. Again, I thought for sure X would sleep on our 9pm flight home. Um, nope he was bouncing off the walls the entire flight and only fell asleep as we landed (and for only 10 minutes). So, our boy didn't go to bed until almost midnight once we got back home. You wear me out kid!
While taking in the city with a toddler is a little different, we had a great time! Thank you Uncle Dave sooooo much for letting us come stay with you.
And now for the pictures from our weekend. Click on the picture below, then click on "slideshow" on the top left.
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2 comments:
Great update and great pictures! That one you said is your favorite is such a good picture, also the one just after it of X and Mommy! Looks like you guys had so much fun and Xavier traveled fabulously!
Great pictures Nina! Looks like you all had fabulous weather and a wonderful time. Xavier looked very happy to be in the big city of New York. Thanks for sharing and for making me very hungry.
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