Mac was so excited at breakfast when I told him we were going to ride the metro to see the Cherry Blossoms that he grabbed three leftover blueberries and said he would take them "in case he got hungry on the metro." I said ok, not really telling him that food is not allowed, and besides, three blueberries would surely not be a problem. About 20 or so minutes later, I realize Mac still has those blueberries clutched in his little hand, getting warm and squishy. I told him we were going AFTER naptime, and so we put his blueberries in a bag for later. I was surprised when he remembered them later as we were loading up to go, "where's my blueberry snack, Mommy?" So you can see in the picture, Mac holding tight to his little blueberry snack, which he held all the way until we exited the metro down on the mall. It was such a precious thing to me- that little boy is too much.
Most of the blossoming trees encircle the Tidal Basin, where the Jefferson Memorial sits. It was such a fun atmosphere- thousands of people milling around, resting on the grass with petals snowing down on them, taking a bazillion pictures. It really was basically a massive photo-op. 
The trees were a gift from Japan, way back in the early 1900s. Such a lovely pale pink! 
This area with the tulips was actually called the "Tulip Library." I love that!
How fun would the paddleboats be? We'll have to do that next year.
3 comments:
Did Ruthie plan to match the tulips?
3 things:
1. our cherries are blossoming any day now I can. not. wait. !
2. way to go taking the metro!!! you didn't die!!!
3. did you do something new to your hair? I like it, if you did...
Jen- nope, pink is just her favorite color and so she gravitates to wearing it and posing near pink flowers. Jess- thanks! maybe you can give me pointers on taking three kids by myself on the metro. My hair was straight this day, that's why it looks different.
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