{FROM NY to QUEBEC}

And so the Cruise began. It was ten whole days and we really did have a fun time relaxing, and spending time with each other and his parents, which we don’t get to do very often. But believe me, I did have my crazy mom moments. One night I even cried! Who knew you could miss a little person so much. However I am pretty sure she didn’t miss me much, if at all. Every time I called, my family reassured me just how happy and unaffected she was by my absence. This didn’t really surprise me. Anyway, we really did have a great time and were so grateful for the time we got to spend together. We will be sure to do it again soon. But next time, I think we will keep it at a week. I don’t think I can take another two week trip again.

New England Highlights:

- My all time favorite was Quebec. I was more than intimidated by all the people speaking French, but it gave me the opportunity to use the little that I know. Oh and everything was so beautiful. I felt like I was in Europe.

- We loved seeing all the little Cape Cod style towns

- We went to Prince Edward Island where we experienced the #1 ice cream in the WORLD. I’m serious. It is ranked #1.

- We got to tour the infamous Breakers Mansion that the Vanderbilt’s owned.

- We enjoyed the delicious Pop Overs at the Jordan Pond Restaurant, in Bar Harbor, Maine.

- Went to the Bay of Fundy to witness their 40 ft tides. Brian and Ruth were VERY entertained.

- I got my first massage in a VERY long time.

New York, New York!

{ When he started singing to us, Brian made us leave. Haha}

{ The Boat House. We would have eaten there but there was some dumb union being paid to stand out side and protest/harass anyone who was going near it. So I just used the restroom}

{Central park is just so beautiful}

{One of the very first things we saw in NY. Made my heart go pitter patter}

Our first stop on our two week “vacation” was New York. I say “vacation” because it was somewhat torture for me, being away from Claire for 15 whole days. However I really did enjoy those three days in New York.

Things we did/saw:

- Reveled in the beauty that is Central Park (my favorite part).

- Brian rowed us around the pond at central park. How romantic!

- Got a glimpse of/used the restroom at the Boat House. It was just lovely.

- Saw Owen Wilson and Chris Rock

- Hit up Magnolia Bakery for some cupcakes and chocolate milk

- Went to the infamous Shake Shack. My favorite was their toffee concrete.

- Went to time square and saw the naked cowboy. He creped Brian out.

- Did some shopping. Saw the most amazing anthro ever!

- Went to see Wicked. It was Brian’s first time, and he loved it. Not surprised.

- blah, blah, blah, blah…

- and much more.

All in all we had a great time. However I wish we had more time to take it all in. We will be sure to go back again. Hopefully some day soon.

{ TWO WHOLE WEEKS! REALLY? }

A few months ago my in laws invited Brian and I to join them on a ten day New England cruise. At this point Claire was only a couple months old, and I thought for sure come September, I would feel beyond comfortable leaving her while we went on a little trip. Well here is September and let me tell you I was SO wrong. I keep having anxiety attacks about not how Claire will do with out me (Because Claire is not clingy at all. We like to say she is 9 months going on 15 years. She is almost too cool for us most the time. She turns away when i kiss her! Rude right? ) but how I will do without Claire. Bah! Not only am I terrified of being without her, I HATE HATE HATE flying. Please refer back to THIS previous post to understand this insanely irrational fear of mine. I just don't know what I was thinking. Well it's too late now, and we're going. So to help me cope with my insanity, the doc hooked me up with some sweet meds. Thank the heavens! With out them I may have had to fake some insane flew or throw myself down the stairs, braking my legs, to get out of it. Luckily I didn't have to resort to either of those. However, I am beyond bummed to not get to be with my pretty little girl for two weeks. I will be counting down the minutes until I get to be with her again.