We took a quick zip around the town on foot, looking for the State House (which we somehow missed), seeing St. John's College (where my Aunt Kunky and Uncle Noah went to college--what a spectacular campus) and the Naval Academy. It is one of the most beautiful and quaint towns I have seen. I was definitely impressed. I would think it would be the ultimate college town. I haven't seen so much red brick since I was last in Boston. What is it about red brick and shutters that just scream charm?
I guess the architecture made up for the locals who had a distinct lack of charm. After the pissy pants tour, and after a shopkeeper refused to give us change for the parking meter, we ate at a pub/tavern that didn't have high chairs. (That is the first I've encountered). We sauntered into a used bookstore that had a sign saying, "Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy." Funny, actually. The other stores I walked into had all kinds of warning signs about "Make Sure You Watch Your Damn Children You Losers" and other such warnings. However, we did see dog bowls of water sitting outside a few stores. Annapolis: Bring Us Your Mutts, Your Hounds, Your Poodles, But Please, Leave the Children With the Nanny.
That's fine. I know my place. It is far off the crowded, beaten path in a place where there is only vinyl siding and concrete sidewalks, but plenty of people who smile at children. Home Sweet Home....the 'burbs.
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Good for you. What a great family outing!
Love. I love that picture of Becca smelling the purple flowers! You captured the moment so well (like I was there, right?). It is a great picture, in any case.
I always thought I'd be a city girl, but now with kids, small towns have more appeal. Crazy! Funny there were doggy bowls out front but kids were obviously not welcome downtown!
Here, people actually leave their strollers (with their sleeping children in them) outside of shops, while taking their pets inside with them. Amazing. We were told recently that the reason we never see small children at restaurants is because Germans don't take their children until they can act right. We would never get to eat out.
I have heard that about Germany. They must have much cheaper and better access to babysitters than we do here!
Last weekend, we ventured out to the local Learining Express at the Quarry to find Salem a toy. When we got to the door, there was a HUGE sign that said NO STROLLERS AND PLEASE HOLD YOUR YOUNG ONES! What in the hell? They expected me to just hold my child in a freaking toy store of all places? She went crazy and the whole trip sucked ass because all she wanted was to run around and explore. People and places these days, I swear! Your local toy stores aren't even kid friendly.
See, I knew there was a reason that we have lived here for 10 years and have not been to see Annapolis yet! Takes the guilt right out of not "socializing" the kids more!!!!
Interesting. Maybe I should check that place out :0) Kidding! I always figured those were thoughts (about children) you kept inside your head!!!
Honestly, you could totally bring your kids to Annapolis...it isn't THAT bad! It just wasn't totally geared for them. It would be more fun to go without them and do a pub crawl!
And, Andrea? I totally used to feel that way about kids myself. I still kind of do in some ways! :)
How dare anyone show our gorgeous granddaughter the door??
I remember that happening at Monticello when Susan was a toddler!
I so loved all those pictures! BUT the family one is by far the best! That sounded like a lot of fun! Better than digging up a side walk!
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