A few months ago Adam mentioned that he would like to have a helicopter ride for his birthday so that is what he got. I like the idea of giving him an experience rather than a thing that would no doubt get broken and forgotten all too quickly. I don't think I have looked forward to celebrating a birthday more than I have this one for Adam. I secretly planned a day in the city and the helicopter ride. His birthday was the Saturday after school ended and so it was like a kick off for the summer as well.
We followed our tradition of waking up the birthday boy and going down stairs t open presents. He got to open the helicopter last whis was when I told hime what our plans for the day were. He was excited. We took the bun intot he city and walked to times square. It was interesting experience having all of those scuzzy looking characters zero in on your child and flock to your child. I did not stop because as soon as you do 3 or 4 more try to accost you. I let Andrew look and wave but stuck my elbows out as I clinched Andrew and Zach closer to me. If I got pushed just a little bit more I'm afraid what words would have come out of my mouth to communicate to the phychos behind those masks that I didn't want them to come any closer to my children.
From there we walked over to rockerfeller center where the boys quickly found the lego store. We told them that they could pick out any lego set that they wanted and buy it with their "mom bucks" that they have been earning all through out the school year. They were thrilled. It didn't take them too long to pick out a lego set. I was worried that I would be stuck toting their packages all over the city but I was mistaken. They would have nothing but to carry their bright yellow lego bags where ere we went. I know Adam and Zach felt the envious stares of all the kids on the subway which filled their hearts with pride. When ever we were traveling the boxes were taken out of the bags and studied with delighted anticipation to when they could build and play.
We made our way over to grand central station which was what I was really excited about seeing. there we gauked at the magnificence and then enjoyed a bite to eat. Zach and I picked out some desert and everyone enjoyed Zach's choice of the best and most giant piece of chocolate cake. While Zach and I were getting treats for everyone Josh convinced Adam that I would be the best/most fun parent to take on the ride with him. From there we got on a train and went in the helicopter ride.
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