I had big plans for May long weekend (celebrating Victoria Day on May 18 in Canada). Greg graciously accepted Mr. Mom duties from Friday through Monday so I could fly to New York and visit my dear friend Krista, her hubby Mike, and meet baby Oscar! I arrived in the evening on Friday, May 15th and after a brief visit with the boys, Krista and I headed out for some wine and pizza and catching up. So excited to be here!!
Woke up on Saturday morning for what was supposed to be some fun with the family and Luke the dog at Prospect Park. We barely got around the corner from their apartment, and the rain began. Here is picture of baby O getting sprinkled as we decide whether to tough it out or retreat. The sprinkles turned into heavy rain, and so we made our way back to the apartment for playtime and coffee and NY bagels and chatting and napping (Oscar). :)
Take 2 on our attempts to leave the house on Saturday. The rain had cleared by late morning, and so we walked to the subway on our way to the West Village. Walked past Barclays Center, rode the subway, and found a spot to enjoy a late lunch. While lunch was delicious, the best part was definitely the smiles on these two handsome gents afterwards...
After lunch, we walked to the High Line. For those who don't know (as I didn't), the High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan's West Side. The trains stopped running in 1980, and then the planning began for how to preserve and reuse this space. It was really impressive and a beautiful retreat in a city that is known for it's hustle and bustle. Food and drinks, musicians, artists, and lots of people just out and about enjoying the gorgeous (and warm) spring day.
At this point, after lunch and a walk, if I were Oscar, I would be ready for naptime in the stroller. Not this kid!! He doesn't nap in his stroller...too much to see and do. Ha! Sounds like he is NY, through and through! We continued to walk through the city and see the sights...Madison Square Garden and on to the Brooklyn Bridge! Great views of the city and skyline. Subway ride back home, snuggles and bedtime for Oscar, and then sushi and wine and chatting for the adults. Mike called it a night, and then it was lots of talking and laughing and staying up WAY too late for us gals. What a great day!!
Poor Mike wasn't feeling well on Sunday (understatement). After a quick bite for Oscar, Krista and I took him and Luke to the dog park for some playtime. My first dog park experience...whoa, that's a lot of dogs!! :) We stopped by the coffee shop on the way home and spent time with Krista's sister, Melissa (always Missy to me). So good to see her!! Back to the apartment for morning naptime, then out again for a birthday party for Oscar's nanny-share buddy. Back to the apartment for afternoon naptime, and Krista and I met Missy at a nearby bar for some drinks and snacks. So fun to spend time with these sisters!! My only regret...wish I had taken more pix!!! :(
I knew I would be leaving bright and early on Monday morning, so I said my goodbyes to Oscar on Sunday night. I don't know how old he will be the next time I get to see him, but I'm guessing that snuggles will be out of the question, so I felt really lucky that we bonded enough that I could hold him and give him his bottle before bed. What a happy, smart, and sweet boy. Feeling so, so grateful for this time. And leaving Krista on Monday morning was just as hard. It was a truly short time together, but it felt so rich in connection and friendship. Krista and Mike, thank you so much for your hospitality and generosity. Looking very forward to my next visit!! :)
My trip home on Monday was a bit eventful, as my flight to Toronto was cancelled. Greg was able to work some magic and I was re-routed through Dallas then on to Calgary. Got home much later than expected, but HOME at last!! While I was away, Greg treated the kids to a zoo outing, where Ben loved showing off his knowledge from Zoo School. Kite flying on a windy day, bike riding at the park, ice cream cones, and a trip to the "chicken nugget store" (a.k.a. Wendy's). Well done, Dad!!
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