We flew up on Sunday morning, leaving Chattanooga at 8am. Both flights went well, with the little ones sleeping in shifts this time, instead of at the same time. That meant no rest for me or mom, but the babies were in good spirits, so travelled well.
We arrived in Boston a little after 1pm, so still had plenty of day left. We got settled in at the Yawkey Inn, and went to eat, and then to the grocery store to stock up for the week. We had a pretty relaxing evening, and planned the next few days. Monday the boys were up bright and early, so we ate breakfast and headed out to explore the Brookline area, where we are staying, and where the hospital is located. On our previous trip, we spent a good bit of time downtown, but never did much close to "home" other than going back and forth to the hospital. So we set out and went to the Emerson Garden here in Brookline. It was in such a cool neighborhood, (as we've seen that most of Brookline is), with beautiful HUGE Victorian homes. The playground was so cool, with a pirate ship play structure.
Jacob thought that was pretty cool, but also was rather enamored with the riding toys scattered around.
Luke stuck to his standard go-to, the swings.
We hung out there for a while, then walked on and went to the Brookline Avenue playground, as it was on the way back. It was fun as well, but just a pretty standard playground.
We hung out there for a while, then walked on and went to the Brookline Avenue playground, as it was on the way back. It was fun as well, but just a pretty standard playground.
We essentially made a big circle through Brookline, and made it back to the Yawkey in time for a quick nap. We headed to the hospital for our 1:00 appointment in Pre-op Testing.
Jacob was pretty unfazed as we entered the hospital and waited, so I wondered if he remembered it at all.
But as soon as they called his name to come back he freaked out, so I guess he does remember some unpleasantness after all. Poor baby. He did well though in the testing, and it was pretty non-traumatic, a relief for me as well. We left there and took the subway and headed downtown. He was excited to be riding the T again, and did remember it. We headed to Boston Commons, and the Boston Public Garden, hoping to ride the swan boats, but arrived 5 minutes after the last boat. We wandered around the park for a bit though, and Jacob enjoyed watching the squirrels (and pretending to be one).
After that we decided to get touristy, and took the Boston Ducks tour. It was fun and we got to see a lot of different areas of Boston. After that, we were exhausted, so we headed back for the night. Today, we got up and headed to the Boston Children's Museum. Again, the hospital gave us tickets to this, and Jacob loved it so much last time, we were excited to go back.
After that we decided to get touristy, and took the Boston Ducks tour. It was fun and we got to see a lot of different areas of Boston. After that, we were exhausted, so we headed back for the night. Today, we got up and headed to the Boston Children's Museum. Again, the hospital gave us tickets to this, and Jacob loved it so much last time, we were excited to go back.
We had a great time, and it was fun to watch Luke as he was much more aware this time. He crawled all around and explored and played too.
We left there and both boys were asleep after only walking a block. They were wore out!
We strolled them around while they napped, and then went back to the Boston Public Garden, again hoping to ride the swan boats. It must not be meant to be, because there was no one there, and no sign as to why, and all the boats were tied up in the middle of the pond. Oh well, maybe next time. Jacob played in the park a while, this time sharing his snack with the squirrels and one aggressive duck, that intercepted a few goldfish crackers.
We strolled them around while they napped, and then went back to the Boston Public Garden, again hoping to ride the swan boats. It must not be meant to be, because there was no one there, and no sign as to why, and all the boats were tied up in the middle of the pond. Oh well, maybe next time. Jacob played in the park a while, this time sharing his snack with the squirrels and one aggressive duck, that intercepted a few goldfish crackers.
I wanted mom to see Trinity Church, so we headed to Copley Square and went inside. It is so beautiful, so we spent a bit letting the boys absorb some culture.
After dinner, we called it a day, and came back to the Yawkey Inn to get ready for our early morning tomorrow. Jacob's surgery is at 8:30am, so we have to be at the hospital at 7am. I am glad we were able to fit in some fun for him, as I dread the day he realizes what eventually happens to him when we go to Boston. I want these fun times to stand out in his mind.
If you don't already have plans to, please consider giving blood this week in honor of Jacob. I posted details in the previous post, and it would mean so much to us for Blood Assurance to be flooded with donations this week in our son's name. In light of recent weather events, I'm sure they need it more than ever. Please pray for Jake tomorrow. I am anxious as always, but trying to trust. I miss David, Asa, and Elena. It's so difficult going through so much and having our family separated. I am so thankful my mom is here with me, though, and have had a great time with her.
If you don't already have plans to, please consider giving blood this week in honor of Jacob. I posted details in the previous post, and it would mean so much to us for Blood Assurance to be flooded with donations this week in our son's name. In light of recent weather events, I'm sure they need it more than ever. Please pray for Jake tomorrow. I am anxious as always, but trying to trust. I miss David, Asa, and Elena. It's so difficult going through so much and having our family separated. I am so thankful my mom is here with me, though, and have had a great time with her.
I will update as I can over the next few days, but in the meantime, know that we are so thankful for the support of all of you, and your thoughts and prayers. We have definitely enjoyed "today's miracle." Love to all, from us in Boston
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