This weekend, Lefferts House, an historic Dutch homestead in Prospect Park, hosted one of my favorite events: Winter on Flatbush Farms. This was the first year New Kid really got to experience it and the weather cooperated quite nicely. (We’ve had a very warm autumn — well, except for the freak snowstorm.)
Unfortunately just before we were to leave, the hub broke a jar, sliced his finger and had to rush off for some stitches. When I was cleaning up there were droplets of blood everywhere! It was like cleaning up a crime scene! He’s fine, of course, but I had to take the kids on the walk through the park by myself.
On the way, Kiddo found an Osage Orange. He knew what it was because he has been studiously reading his Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City.
A brief stop to admire the view.
Since I had no other adult help, taking lots of ‘snaps while supervising rowdy boys was not in the cards, but I did get a pic of the man himself: Saint Nicolas. In the Dutch tradition, he arrived on horseback. We fed his horse carrots and received chocolate coins.
I also continued a tradition I started last year: making poached quince. I love doing this because a) the apartment smells divine and b) you never know when Aphrodite might stop by for supper.
MaryAnne says
What a great outing! I'm impressed you got any photos out with two boys on your own!
And by now I shouldn't be, but I'm still amazed that Kiddo knew that was an Osage Orange.
Raising a Happy Child says
How neat, but sorry about the stitches. I would love to see St Nick on the horse!
Julie says
What a bummer…stitches!!
My husband was in love with osage oranges as a kid. he has several funny memories with them.
I hope to link up with a post but I'm running crazy low on sleep. Baby was up EVERY hour last night.
Maybe I can get to it later this week. We pulled out ye ole decorations this weekend.
Jessica says
Oh, I love Saint Nicholas ~ we'll be seeing him soon, too (and he'll be on horseback)!
So sorry to hear about your husband's incident–ouch!
I just love the photo of the boys exploring, they look adorable. 🙂
I'll be linking again this week, too!