Long Weekend in DC

Gravelly Point Park. Image via

Last week is still a bit of a blur. The week before that we left early Wednesday morning to go visit my sister who lives in Arlington, VA and works in D.C.

We were supposed to leave first thing on the morning of April 1. I had a sinister plan to text her and say we weren't coming: April Fools! BUT when we went to leave, our car wouldn't start! We had to call for help, so I guess the joke was on us. Fortunately, we just needed a jump start, and were still able to hit the road by 11ish, and got in around 4:30 (which included a rest stop). We had dinner at my sister's (she made this old favorite) and hit the hay.

Thursday, we woke up early to go to see her office, which was so much fun. She's manages an Athletic Center and several of her clients showed up to meet us, which was such a treat. Two of them even brought Jack a birthday present: a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. We didn't have either, but both are long-time favorites.

Then, we met up with Peter's cousin for lunch at the Old Ebbitt Grill, which is right across the street from the White House. Such a  fun morning and it was 70 degrees out. A nice change from chilly NYC! Jack fell asleep in the buggy on the way home and we parked it in front of my sister's apartment building and laid out a blanket and just relaxed until he woke up.

That evening, my sister suggested we pack a picnic and head to Gravelly Point Park and watch the airplanes land. We were a bit concerned that the noise would scare a 2-year old, but he loved it. Huge hit.

Friday was Jack's 2nd birthday, so we woke up and headed right to the zoo(which was FREE). We saw pandas, elephants and gorillas. We made it home by nap time and were able to put together dinner and bake a cake for the evening celebration.

Saturday morning, we stopped by Arlington Cemetery to run around for a bit before making the long drive back to Brooklyn.

Such a fun trip. Thanks Emma!