Hunters Point

Last Saturday we knew it was going to be the better day of the weekend and staying inside was not an option. As so often is the case, I got a little restless trying to come up with a plan that would suit the whole family. I knew there needed to be outside exercise and something good to eat. It wasn't warm enough yet though to be walking too long outside so I settled on heading over to Hunters Point South for a bit of park time and maybe a bite of Thai food at Tuk Tuk. As we drove out of the neighborhood I received a text from my friend Tania who was looking for something fun to do with her two kiddos. Plans were fluid enough that by the time I had extended the invitation, I had already thought of one diversion--Peter Pan Bakery in Greenpoint. So off we went to get donuts while Tania prepped and readied her two. 

We all convened at the park along the East River around noon and the kids quickly decided that this was the best playground ever. Lots to do and see and Carolina impressed me with her daring and total love of heights. The girl can climb!  We took a few minutes to run around the turf field as well and then back to the park to hang with Zara and Noah. The kids were all quite independent which pulled three of us parents in 4 directions occasionally. But it was a nice enclosed space and easy to watch them run around. Elisa and Zara took to rolling down the mini hill in the back corner of the park and Noah was happiest when he was just out of Tania's grasp. It was a breath of fresh air to be outside again and though hunger called, it took us awhile to go grab lunch. But when we did, it was excellent. The food was beautifully prepared at Tuk Tuk and the place had plenty of space and seemed very kid-friendly. All good things when you are with hungry mamas. As we finished up, we rewarded the kids (and one waking little boy) with a scoop from Baskin-Robbins on the corner. It was a taste of spring and all the fun you can have after playing in the sunshine. I'll have more of this please.