Today was a historic day. The girls spent the entire day with their dad and grandpa while all of us ladies spent the day traipsing around New York City (well, “traipsing†probably isn’t the right word…it was more like very brisk walking while trying to keep our scarves tightly wrapped around our chilly necks). All of us – both men and women – had an enjoyable day, and I’m grateful that the fun and food involved in my day revolved more around Broadway and Starbucks than peek-a-boo and milk. My mom, sister, and mother-in-law and I saw The Lion King (courtesy of my Gramma – thanks Gramma!), ate dinner at The Hard Rock Cafe, gaped at the Rockefeller Center skating rink and oohed and aahed at all the amazing Christmas light displays. It was a wonderful change of pace for me, and I’m proud to say that Jim and my Dad did a fantastic job keeping the girls entertained, fed, and even bathed and changed while I was gone. I’m thinking that we should make this a yearly holiday day trip for us ladies, as long as the guys agree to baby-sit again. I imagine Jim will be more inclined to agree to this once the girls are potty-trained!
Emily, your girls trip to NY reminded me of Oct. 1984. Mark and I were visiting your house and your mom and I went off for the day to San Francisco while Mark and your Grandpa Darryl baby sat you and Eric, Angie and Amy! Your Dad had to go to work – so he missed the fun!
Everyone survived and had fun! I’m glad you girls were able to get away for a fun NYC day!
Trish, what a great memory! It sounds like Mark and Grandpa had their hands full! 🙂