According to the boys, if it involves a train ride, it's already awesome.
The waiting room at the doctor's office was kid heaven. There were dozens of toys, including a train table!
The kids approved.
We didn't really discover anything at this visit. Adel needs to be tested for several things because of the digestive issues she has. After our visit we went back to the waiting room to get ourselves ready to go, and the receptionist told us that they are cleaning out their waiting room and giving away toys. ALL the toys on this table... and she pointed to a table piled high with wood train tracks! Ohhh, how my boys love those train tracks. We packed a bag full and made away like bandits.
Then we headed towards the park. We passed by Borders and I got a couple of nice books on clearance as presents for the boys for future occasions.
We stopped by a street vendor to buy some berries and tomatoes for a snack and headed to the park. The sprinklers were on!
We hadn't brought a change of clothes because we'd have to carry them with us, and then bring the wet clothes back home, so I offered for the boys to take off their shirts (to keep them dry) and shoes and just run around in socks. Zusha didn't take me up on this offer. Gedalya did.
We all had a nice time there, running around and eating snacks.
Adel needed a blood test, so before going to he hospital, we walked 'round the back to the river. Bodies of water fascinate the Poozils.
As a sweet cherry on top, there is a heliport near the water!
A kid's dream come true... rarely visited body of water accompanied by humongous flying machines up close and personal.
After the blood test (six tubes!!) we headed home. On our way to the bus, we spotted a pet shop! What do you think we did? Said, "See ya later!" to the bus and marched right in to the pet shop.
Did you expect otherwise from us? 
In our local pet shop, the birds and small mammals are in a separate room, where we can't go in; only watch through the glass door. But here we were able to get up close, and they all loved it! Adel was just "ah-mya"ing away!
Speaking of which... they had real live ah-myas!
They were so tame compared to our crazy cat!
We were told not to pet this white one because she is aggressive. Hmph, all she does is bat at you. Mel attacks much more fiercely.
Then they let another cat out of the cage to play with us. This one is a "flight risk" and has to be watched carefully when out of the cage so that he doesn't get out of the door.
The worker kept one eye on him, but mostly bustled around with papers and supplies. Whenever someone would go in or out of the shop, she'd hear the door open and glance to see if the cat is still there.
Uhhh, our Mel is a "flight risk" as well, and in this situation he'd probably open the door himself. One of the cats there didn't even jump out of the cage when it was opened, even though there was a sign on the cage that workers should be careful when cleaning because this one is a jumper.
Nice to know how normal cats behave. Now I have confirmed that mine is wild.
Soon enough we left and caught the bus. It was already 7 PM. After a long, long day and a long, long ride home, we finally arrived, stopped off at a pizza store for dinner and walked home! (BTW, I had not taken a stroller with me, so most of the time Adi was strapped onto me!)
Sounds like a fun day in the city.
ReplyDeleteInterested in moving here?
If you lived where I do, you can walk to the East River every single day and see lots of boats and helicopters!
Nah, if we'd move, it would be either another place in BP or something less urban, not more. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're actually going to be in the city on Monday and maybe we can meet. I'll email you about it. :D