NYC. Day #4

Woke up with the news there had been a bomb detonated a block from our hotel. My dear friend from Rhode Island was coming in on the train and I am so glad she braved mass transit that day so we could have another adventure in this city together. We had come to see Sting close "The Last Ship" two years ago.

I got up and walked to one of the most beautiful buildings ever, really... Grand Central Station.

I've been coming to the city with young kids for almost fifteen years so I'm very comfortable in the city, navigating transit etc. Particularly when I'm not luging a double stroller single handedly down the STAIRS of the subway. And I have never felt unsafe.

But I will say, waiting in Grand Central after there had just been a threat at another station, was the only time I felt a little bit uneasy all weekend.

She arrived!

And we hit the town running like always.
Magnolia Banana pudding, proving I will eat almost anything with peppermint and chocolate. My only complaint was that bananas were involved.

Stopped for lunch in our little favorite pizza joint near Times Square

She comes bearing gifts. As always.

The pizza is amazing. As always. I eat it like there's no tomorrow.

Shopping for our gals.

Taking in the sites.

Mr. joins us when his meetings finish.

She goes on a shopping binge at Kate Spade

TKO! I cannot EVEN!

We walk her back to Grand Central where she takes the train home.

I weep. As always, when my dear Rhode Island friends make efforts to see me. When I left, I thought I was losing them for good. That they make efforts great and small to stay connected means more to me than just about anything I can imagine. Thank you L! You mean the world to me.