I tried to be overly enthusiastic for Nicky's sake, but I just lost steam after the first 10 minutes of standing in one spot looking at the same scenery and the same train coming and going (Nicky didn't want to move onto each next train set - once he was looking at one, he was there until we peeled him away.). Now, this is not to say that it wasn't worth the money spent on the tickets, or the time we spent driving to the mall and fighting for a parking spot, because it was definitely well worth the time spent together. Best of all, I convinced Kris to follow me into The Gap, and he was the best husband in the world...he allowed me to browse as he chased down, and entertained, a rambunctious 3 1/2 year old. (I became the proud owner of 2 turtleneck sweaters, one button-up shirt, and an awesome plaid skirt!) We finished off the excursion with the purchase of a lemonade and sugar M&M cookie for Nicky...so, we were all satisfied! However, I did tell Kris that going to see the trains could be a father-son trip going forward; it could be "their thing". As much as I want to be the "cool mom", I'm just not as into trains as I tried to be, and there are some things that are better left to the male species. Besides, since they would already be at the mall, they could use the time to buy my Christmas presents! Kris agreed, so it looks like I've scored an afternoon to myself next year! Yay! It's a win-win!
(Nicky's so fascinated by the trains, he can't take his eyes off them!)
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