Papa's Birthday

Ari's birthday was on Thursday, he wanted to do a family walk across the Brooklyn Bridge then go to our local Sushi restaurant. We love walking over the bridges and wanted to share this with Sasha. As we made our way to the subway the weather seemed a bit unpredictable, but we decided to chance it. 

We hadn't been on the subway with Sasha since he was two weeks old and now we realize he is so much bigger and able to peak out of his baby bjorn carrier. After about two or three stops the train comes to a halt, which is nothing new to us. The conductor went on with her gargled speech that no one could understand, but we somehow were able to hear there were signal problems. Another 15 minutes go by, still no motion. Fortunately Ari is calm (of course) and he was wearing the baby not me, because I was getting very anxious. Another 15 minutes go by, still not moving and no explanation. Sasha was very happy taking brief naps and then looking around at the lights on the subway. I'm pretty sure he was able to translate what the conductor was saying since it sounded like what I assume voices sound like in the womb. Another 15 minutes go by and they say "service is suspended in both directions"...Huh? 

 

 

 

Sasha in his cargo shorts and button down shirt ready for his first bridge walk

On the subway having fun

We finally get off the train and proceed to walk towards the bridge since we are not too far. It's starting to rain so I as a neurotic, um I mean "first time mom" decide it's not a good idea to take the baby on the bridge in case it storms. Ari suggests the subway museum since it was right across the street and indoors. Sold! Sasha was completely entertained by all the lights in the museum and was very content - what more could we want. 


We ended the night at our favorite local sushi place. I realized that sushi is quite easy to eat with baby in one arm and chop sticks in the other since you only need one utensil unlike the usual knife and fork. All said and done it was a lovely day for the birthday boy and his best gift of all...our little Sasha. 

Hanging with Dad at Sushi