Our neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens is lucky enough to be home to several parks, including our favorites Lou Lodati and Sunnyside Gardens Park. But just on the other side of the boulevard, there is the Thomas P. Noonan Playground, aka "Rainbow Park," which makes a nice stop over when we hit the library or go to eat at the best Mexican joint De Mole. When my friend Jenny said she'd be back in the 'hood for the afternoon and suggested we meet up there, I thought it was about time we made it over there for a little playtime. Add a few more friends and kids, a lot of sunshine and a quick picnic lunch and we had all the ingredients for a perfect mid-winter's diversion. During peak hours it can be a bit of a madhouse and the equipment has always seemed more suitable to the older kids, I think. But that day with a nearly empty park, Elisa was able to climb and jump and slide without my help and she managed to trek across the little footbridge without freaking out. See, things are looking up? Having a few of Mama's Empanadas while the kids ran around was even better. Something about that tangy sauce just gets me every time. Of course the good weather didn't last long and by week's end we've had light snow and bitter cold. But I'm sure there will be more sunny days ahead if we can just be patient. I can't wait to see the rainbow turn into sprinklers again one of these days soon!
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