The trip to Boston

Before it all becomes a blur, I'm going to record as much as I can remember about our wonderful trip. As far as the kids go, it was nice to be able to get just about everything we could packed into the 3 full days in Boston.

As a mother of two relatively young kids, I was a bit nervous about the plane trips. Trevor, I wasn't really worried about because he was really into his Nintendo DS. Gwen, I wasn't sure if I had enough for her to be kept busy. I had gotten some pocket-sized fairies and princesses as a surprise for her. Boy was that a score. The plane ride was during her naptime with a stop in Chicago. It was hard for her to keep quiet because she was tired but couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep. She doesn't like headphones, like Trevor, and can watch the portable DVD player without sound, but it doesn't comfort her, when she wants to run around.

Both to and from the airport we were so blessed to have Tracy bring our luggage to and from the airport so we didn't have to lug it around on the T. Speaking of which....Gwen wasn't a big fan like Trevor has been in years past. She wasn't afraid, or even cared about it. I think she saw it as a time where she was going to be restricted from running around.

Thursday and Friday, Tracy had games that we were able to watch. Pictures are up on Facebook, and mine will be too. Gwen got a puck, and Trevor got a broken stick from the game. They loved slapping the girls high fives as they went on to the ice. They loved seeing themselves on the jumbo-tron. And of course, they loved running around the place.

The hotel we stayed at was very nice. It had a small pool that the kids got to swim in at least once a day. Trevor was able to perfect his somersaults under water, and floating on his back. Gwen was able to get the hang of floaties. Thank goodness the air temperature in the pool area was close to 80 degrees. The water temp was probably low 70's, so Gwen's lips turned blue after a half hour or so. Trevor was moving so much that he kept warm and probably could have been swimming for many hours. The pool depth was only 3 1/2 feet so he never had to tread water.

The breakfast that they had at the hotel was just what the kids and I needed. I am a big breakfast person, and with Gwen being free and Trevor half price, it was a nice variety for the picky eater.

Saturday, we were able to take the T out to visit my cousin Meghan, Sean, and their new baby Paddy. They have such a cute house! And a cute family, complete with their dog Glory. Which of course the kids enjoyed. We got to see Paddy for a little while before he had to take a nap.

We had to check out of the hotel at noon on Sunday, but our plane didn't leave until 5:40. We got a ride to the airport, and had a late lunch at Legal Seafood while watching the Vikings game. Lucky enough, right next door they had a playplace for the kids. We stayed there until it was close to the time to head to the plane. Unfortunately, the President was making a trip to Boston due to a Senate election. It caused big delays and we almost missed our connecting flight. Fortunately, they held the plane for all of the people needing that flight.

Again, lucky enough, Gwen took a nap the entire first part of the trip. She had been so wiped out from the swimming, and trying to get some sleep, and running around....being uncomfortable was not even on her radar. Sleep was what she needed. Even on the short trip from Milwaukee home, she was occupied with just her fairies.

Trevor didn't have school on Monday, so it was nice to have the day to not be rushed back into our routine. But the kids still talk about the trip...and Gwen even knows which shirts mean seeing Tracy....we all have them. Boston College...I hope they do well! Thanks Tracy for the fun times!