Up until now we've only been able to discover it for a day at a time. Blocking off an entire weekend to head in to NYC was something we'd been desiring for a while. It would give us the opportunity to knock off several "must sees" without having to be constrained by train schedules or tired kids.
This weekend we finally accomplished that. Charlie's 11th birthday provided the perfect backdrop, and we allowed him to choose the things he most wanted to see over three days. The kids were troopers. It's not easy walking in a big crowded city, going from place to place. The parents didn't do so poorly either.
There were so many great moments throughout the weekend, and some not-so-great moments. In order to keep this short and sweet, here are the highlights-
The great:
Visiting the Museum of Natural History ("Night at the Museum" takes place here.)
The Empire State Building, and seeing the panoramic view.
Seeing "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway (such a quintessential NYC experience.)
Uptown/Downtown bus tour, and taking it all in.
Watching a half marathon run through Times Square.
Laughing with our kids over funny things.
Having poignant chats with the kids.
Tim Horton's coffee each morning (oh how I miss Canada!) and running into a lady who lived in Oakville- talk about a SMALL world!
The not-so-great:
Watching a man hang from an intersection light in Times Square during rush hour. UGH.
St. Patrick's Day and all the craziness it brings.
Our first plan to get into the city not being viable and having to go to plan B immediately.
Realizing it's time for the "talk" with our seven year old when at the museum she spots two turtles "playing leapfrog"....
Some photos to wrap up the post:
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