Friday was shockingly, unbelievably warm here in NYC. After months of being cooped up inside the apartment while blizzards descend, I celebrated this first hint of (dare I say it?) Spring by taking the kiddos waaay down-and-across-town to East 14th Street to attend a toddler meeting of the La Leche League. I enjoyed communing with other breastfeeding moms while the boys made some new friends. In the months between my visits to La Leche League meetings I always forget how restorative and empowering and energizing it is to be in the same room with a bunch of moms who are committed to nursing their older babies and children. It just feels so nice to be able to laugh and question and share challenges in a safe, encouraging environment of like-minded mamas. It does the soul good.Afterwards, we headed to lunch at Angelica Kitchen where we devoured some delicious vegan vittles, followed by a quick pop into Stogo for desert, and then we were off to the playground at Tompkins Square Park, where it seemed that every single resident of the East Village had converged with their offspring to revel in the unseasonably balmy weather. The swings were in such demand that when we finally got our chance at one, we had to double up (see above photo)!
Once the guys were zonked, we took a stroll around the neighborhood. With two sleeping kids, I couldn't resist grabbing a snack at Momofuku Milk Bar. I figured a little splurge on one of their insanely decadent, salty-sweet Compost Cookies was somewhat justifiable after my super-healthy lunch ;) Of course, I had to ask for a sample of their French Toast soft serve ice cream while I was paying for the cookie, eeps!
By the time Walker was waking up from his luxurious nap in the Boba, it was time for Taro to be off work, so he came downtown and met all of us for dinner at Cafe Orlin, on Saint Mark's Place.
After our meal we took a circuitous route home, walking west through Washington Square Park and jumping on the C train to return to the UWS. Once home, everyone except for yours truly promptly passed out from blissful, NYC-induced exhaustion. I would've gone to sleep too, but someone has to blog about our adventures for posterity!
With such a fun start to the weekend, and other good times in store, I'm looking forward to the next couple of days.
What manner of fun things are YOU up to this weekend? I'd love to know.
Such a fun day, Leigh! Do you ever eat at Candle Cafe on the UES? I used to go there all the time when we lived in the city...this makes me miss it. I just signed on to upload photos of the baby and am catching up on my mommy blogs. Pics to come....hehe!! xo
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderfully springy post!!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the boys doubled up in the swing. You can see their precious faces so clearly. Thanks for that!!
So happy you had such a perfectly lovely day & evening. So sweet of you to stay awake & share with us so we can picture it all! Thank you so much!
Here's to the real spring ... coming soon. XOXO
Thank you so much for the wonderful photo of the kiddos! I am so glad you were able to escape from your four walls and have such a wonderful day. Can't wait for more spring posts!
ReplyDeleteIt is always great to hear about your adventures! I love the double up swing picture!
ReplyDeleteWe played at the Little Engine Playground for hours and actually had a decent nap for the first time in a loooong time!
Lil Bee!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see photos!!! Sending much love!
ReplyDeleteMUNCHKINS!
ReplyDeleteHope you four have a fab weekend,
Raina
If the Lamp Shade Fits
love that picture! oh my goodness, keith and i were at the theater, next time you are in the area, please let us know, even if it means us just peeking our heads in - aw, orlin, i miss those days! miss you and love you!
ReplyDeleteFUN WARM post~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! It kick-started a conversation between Ryan and I about how frustrating that BART doesn't go further into SF; the transit system isn't user friendly.
ReplyDeleteI never realized there are support groups for those breastfeeding older kiddos. I am definitely starting to feel isolated on that front.
It sounds like you had such a lovely day; I love how you relish in all the little things in life. You always inspire me.
Cute! Cute! Cute! Enjoy the warm weather! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun day! We were so happy to have some warm weather Friday too!
ReplyDeleteMy sister is always telling me about the cereal milk at Momofuku!
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ReplyDeleteOh this reminds me of when I used to live in NYC...the first sign of warm weather would make everyone giddy/borderline insane. Everyone rushing to eat outside so the uptown bus could blow smoke in your eggs and a homeless man would ask if, "You gonna finish that?" But I do kind of miss it...
ReplyDeleteIn a strange role reversal, there was snow in the mountains so all the SoCal-ers headed east to play in the powder.
Sounds like such a wonderfully tiring & beautiful day! I was just aching this morning for our local grower's market to be open, for a little 'spring' in my life, when I realized from their website that they won't be open until June! Sad! Happy *almost* spring!
ReplyDeleteDoubling up on a swing! I've never thought of that. I bet my girls would laugh like crazy. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso - I like that you use your boys' real names now. I'm considering doing the same thing on my blog.
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