Anyway, knowing I probably wouldn't be able to take the rink on my own two legs I sat it out for a few minutes. But when I realized that even the youngins' were using crates for balance, okay, they said it was to push the kids around, but whatever, I decided to join them. I have long maintained that going and watching something somewhere is always fun, but participating is even more fun. That especially applies to the beach. A day at the beach is even better when you've gotten in the water.
Jordan and Annie circling the rink
One wonderful thing about The Charles Hotel is that it's also next to Legal Seafood. I'd been craving their clam chowder during my last few Boston visits but we'd never gotten around to it. This time we scored. And yes, it was as good as I remembered. Some people are snobs against Legal Seafood's clam chowder, but not me--I really like it. And I so appreciate Jordan and Brittany making the effort to let me try it again. Another interesting thing about The Charles Hotel. There's a little cafe there called Henrietta's Table. It's motto is "Fresh and Honest". I'm not exactly sure what "dishonest" food is but I thought maybe this would be a good business tagline for me.... "Your Fresh and Honest Realtor-Serving Orange County!" I've retired the "Joyce Woolf--Even Red Riding Hood Loves Me" and "Joyce Storey--A Success Storey You'll Want to Repeat". Whether a troubled economy or one that's healthy, fresh and honest would be a good thing.
That afternoon Brittany, Annie and I had a special visit to The American Girl store at the Natick Mall. I got a kick out of watching Annie decide which "one special outfit" she was allowed to choose for her American Girl Bitty Baby. It was really a hard decision for her as it would be for any girl faced with so many options. I've included the picture below because, I don't know if you can see it or not, but the expression on Brittany was priceless. The tilt of her head, the somewhat "C'mom Annie, make up your mind" expression in her mouth, the glazed over eyes. I, on the other hand, was thinking, "Yes, darling beautiful granddaughter of mine, you may have the whole store. Anything, anything for you, my precious little girl whom I adore more than life itself!"-----But then, I wasn't paying for it.
Early dinner at the store's Bistro which included cardboard-tasting kids' food at exhorbitant prices, but dollies get their own attached booster seats so maybe it's worth it
The visit ended too soon. I flew home the next afternoon. What takes 4 hours and 45 minutes going east takes 6 1/2 hours going west. I had a window seat and the person in the middle seat, having ingested something before take off, slept the whole way, which tended to keep me in my seat the entire time. I didn't want to wake her up. I'm talking stiff legs and potential blood clots. By the time I'd arrived in Dana Point and gotten into bed it was 3:30 am Boston time. I don't think my body has yet recovered. But lucky me! Two days later I joined Jordan's mom for a fantastic lunch at The Montage in Laguna Beach. Thanks, Margaret! And the day after that Marlene and Mackenna came to call.
Stay tuned for more fun adventures from this fresh and honest gal!
5 comments:
Wow mom! The last 2 times I've been with you I've seen you do things I never thought you would do (the ride on Space Mountain and the ice skating in Boston). I'm so impressed! You're living life to the fullest! We love it and we love you!!
Brittany - She ice skates in Boston all the time she just doesnt tell you when she's there.
Fresh and Honest. I like it Foyce. You look like you had a great trip. So much fun with the adorable grandkids.
Ooh American Girl store. I don't think they had an actual store you went into when I was a kid.
I think this little girl Annie is most adorable! And "sexually frustrated helicopter Mom" actually has a gorgeous Annie also. Just a wacky Mom who will turn a cute little girl into a very crazy adult. Sad. Your visit looks like it was so much fun. Do your kids know how lucky they are to have you? Let me remind them -- You are SO LUCKY!
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