Whimsical Wednesday's

Today I woke up and decided to venture outside of Harlem. Like a packhorse, I got us out the door with a picnic, diaper bag built for 2, water toys, sand pile toys, sunscreen, towels and had such a great day! A day with wonderfully insightful friends, perfect sunlight and the sweetest kids even a metrocard can't buy!



Oh really, nothing but a smile on his face again! BTW, promise I washed his outfit!

New found friend, Tedrah!

Waking up from an Ergo nap!

We walked to the Hudson and showed Kajsia the Statue of Liberty. She saw her first waterway taxi and loved the bubbles they produced upon arrival at their terminal. Every seagull was given a big wave and a boisterous, "HELLO SEAGULL! WHERE YOU GOING?"

Perfect toddler sized swings...

The Rockefeller Park lived up to the hype on mommypoppins.com. It was dreamy! Sand boxes galore, slides for all sizes, sprinklers, a (sandy) water pool and this cool circular bicycle contraption (see pictures below) all within a stone's throw of the Hudson River. It was well worth the schlepping of the subway stairs!

Where was this when we were kids?

Tedrah, Kajsia, Elliott and Chase on this bicycle built for 10. You know it's been a successful day when they pass out in the stroller before you get to the subway. They snore thru all the high school kids clammoring to get each others attention and the not so smooth hike up the subway stairs.

A huge fan of the 2 train!

I have decided that with this new found time, I need to be more spontaneous with my children and husband. As we were sitting as mom's today talking this young, blonde, well-suited professional walked by and just stared at us while clutching her briefcase. I told one of the women, do you remember what it was like to be her? My friend's witty reply, "Yes, but now you don't HAVE to wear make-up, you GET to wear flip-flops every day and you have FUN!" Even with two kids in tow, I can still go on adventures. I canW do as much, if not more than that young professional. My new resolution... on a whim Wednesday's! It's time to get out and really SEE the city I love and DRINK it all in.