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Walking Manhattan in Christmas Chaos

Two teens, two senior citizens and I went walking in Manhattan. Who was ready to pass out first? Who was in the most pain the next day?

The answer may surprise you.

The Adventurer and I took the train into the city last Saturday with Grandma and Grandpa and my nephew -who I’ll refer to as the Rock Star.

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The Rock Star

We walked. We looked at Christmas decorations. We wandered through Times Square where my dad was pictured with the always famous and beloved Mouse.  I was tempted to get my picture taken with Iron Man, but knowing that it wasn’t the real Iron Man, I didn’t bother.

Grandpa with Micky in Times Square

Grandpa with Micky in Times Square

We walked through Rockefeller Plaza, where we were slammed up against a store window in classic NYC human gridlock. It’s something everyone should experience at least once, because seeing your life flash before your eyes and getting a sense of how it would feel to be crushed to death helps you appreciate the life you have.

We had a blast. I don’t know why people complain about teens. I enjoy their antics, their immature sense of humor and their bad language.

Not sure what that says about me, but whatever man.

They posed for a picture in front of these huge Christmas balls. Yes, there were plenty of jokes about that.

Christmas Balls on 6th Avenue

Christmas Balls on 6th Avenue

Then they checked to see if the giant  Nutcracker was anatomically correct. He was not.

The Giant Nutcracker

The Giant Nutcracker

After a few hours of walking, the teens started to complain a lot. Their legs hurt. They were hungry. How much longer are you going to make us walk? My legs are going to are going to fall off.  Can we please take a pedi-cab?

You couldn’t pay me to ride in one of those things. Real NYC cabs are dangerous enough. I’m not putting myself or my child in a rickshaw with a bike and hoping for the best on the streets of Manhattan during the busiest season of the year.

So the kids were the first to beg for mercy from the high pace. Grandma and Grandpa were fine. I was exhausted, but kept quiet about it.

Laughing in Grand Central Station

Laughing in Grand Central Station

And the next day,  I was hurting the most. My back hurt. My legs hurt. My feet had blisters. It was a big win for the seniors. Epic fail for the teens. As for me, I have an excuse. I blame it all on Lyme.

 

 

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  • JanineHuldie

    And this is how I a sure I would feel too at his point in my life and I don’t have Lyme. So god knows what that says about me, lol!! Seriously loved all the pics and sounds like a fun day. I also love teens and their sense of humors (probably why I taught middle school).

  • Rachel Harper

    Loved this!

  • SOoo glad I internet shop,lol.

  • Emily

    This was great…I too had planned to drag, I mean bring, my family into the city to see Rockefeller Plaza, etc. and walk and walk…however, with my recently injured son, that plan had to be shelved. I’m sure they were all breathing a sigh of relief. But I agree, everyone should experience that gridlock at least once in their life.:)

  • Cyndi

    Haha. You make me think that I could be a mom – the teen thing terrifies me only cuz I think about how they could be bigger than me and beat me up, lolol. Another awesome post. 🙂

  • I guessed you would be the tired one because I understand Lyme. Not surprising about the teens. Many don’t exercise anymore. I love the teens and every single age. Everyone has something to offer. I loved the pics and the post. Thanks Amy!

  • My daughter constantly complains when we go somewhere about needing to sit down and take a rest. Older folks never complain. As long as they’re walking, they’re breathing! Plus, if we sit down to rest, we know we’ll never get up! lol Sounds like you really had a great time. I miss New York at times, even though I only lived there many years ago for a few months. There was always something going on and something to do. Enjoyed the read!

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real.

    Spending time with teens sounds like kind of a welcome break from hanging out with a six year old and a one year old actually…sounds like a great time! Happy New Year!

  • This is so cool! Just proof that teenagers CAN hang with adults and even grandparents, and still have fun! Sounded like a brilliant day, so glad you were able to capture it! 😉

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