weekend(s) of love

Two weeks ago I took O-man out in the drizzle to the Red Wagon on Charles St. to get him some rain boots. He had such a great time at the store, and the staff was really nice about him opening and closing the door to the upstairs area (where the books, toys, boots, and sale items are). They were even nicer about me having to change a poopy diaper in their supertiny bathroom. I also ended up buying a pair of Curious George boots, which ended up to be just big enough that they fell off when I carried the little dude, and they got stuck in a mucky puddle as O-man tried to jump out of it. That was no fun to clean up, and I was worried about the various kinds of bacteria that might have been swallowed when O. fell on his face. (I think he emerged relatively unscathed.) Top that off with going down the wet slides, slipping down the wobbly bridge, and having to ride the T home with wet pants and 1 sock: priceless.

Easy Mojito: Mint leaves (enough to equal 2 or so sprigs), 2 teaspoons sugar, juice of 1 lime (more if desired, maybe equal to 2 tbls) with at least 1/4-1/2 rind; muddle or bruise leaves with the handle of a wooden meat tenderizer or rice paddle so the sugar is mostly dissolved; add shot (plus/minus) rum, ice, top off with club soda. Enjoy!

4th of July weekend notes:
Zuzu is not the most kid-friendly place, but that's kind of OK. It's a bar. The mojitos are good, and the ice cream/chocolate baklava with fruit makes a yummy dessert. Wish I could have stayed and talked to Aisha more, but I had O-man with me. He had fun being out late.
Upper Crust was a kid-friendly, and we polished off 2 pieces of pizza between the two of us.

Public Service Announcement: The bathrooms at the Frog Pond close at 6PM. Bathrooms at the Visitor Center close at 5PM. Macy's, however is open until 9pm most nights.

Congrats to Lorie & Pete. Yay! Of course, happy birthday to Dan. Rob is the best grill master ever. Dr. Phil should never, ever again be allowed to co-host a fireworks celebration.