Me & Da Boys

Enjoyed a fabulous afternoon in the city! 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE living close by to one of the most awesome cities! I simply love Boston.

Today was the start of the Scooper Bowl. It is an annual event held at Boston City Hall Plaza to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. An admission fee allows you into an “all you can eat” ice cream sample-alooza.

Back when the twins were 2, I braved a trip into the city on my own with them.  I haven’t been since (no, it wasn’t a terrifying experience—bad weather, bad timing, or living abroad prevented us from going).  This week, hubby is traveling again, and to make a long week (sans Dad) fun, I thought if I picked the boys up from school, we could head into town for an ice-cream fest and fun.

We had such a great time!  T-man is very impressed with my ability to navigate the subway system and the streets of Boston. It doesn’t matter how many times we go into Boston with the kids, or how many times I tell them that (a) I grew up here in Mass, and (2) I went to college and worked in Boston for a while….will they realize that I just know my way around. It still impresses them.  Today, I explained to T-man that Boston is really a walking city, and that the best way to get around (i.e. not get lost) is to look for landmarks, learn the buildings, and remember what is nearby. I pointed out the Custom House (the tall building with a clock on it) and said “When you see the Custom House, you know that Fanueil Hall is nearby.” I pointed out the Long Wharf Marriot, and Little Guy remembered that the Aquarium is behind (God, did THAT impress me!).

At the Scooper Bowl, we sampled Ice Cream from Brighams, Breyers, Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robbins, Garelick, Haagen Daz, and Hood.  Our tummy’s were starting to get full, and we decided to skip the Edy’s and the Gelato. (we had to save room for dinner, you know!)

We then walked over to Faneuil Hall and did a little shopping. We found an end-of-the-year gifty for T’s teacher—a man who LOVES history (and Boston is such a great place for it!). Then we wandered through the CROC store…..and then off to….

THE NORTH END!!!!!   YUM YUM YUM  (for all you non-Bostonites…….the North End is Boston’s version of “Little Italy”)

I dined in the company of 3 handsome men at Il Panino Express on Hanover Street. We shared the most delicious sausage pizza…..with leftovers for lunch tomorrow……It just doesn’t get better than this!

We came home Happy, with Happy Tummies, and very exhausted!  (too bad daddy couldn’t be with us!)