trip to Manhattan

Even though we only live a short boat ride away from Manhattan, going to the city is quite an adventure. Today, Caroline and I went to Buy Buy Baby. I had no particular reason for going, but we tested a bunch of rattles and picked out a few to buy. We rode on the new Staten Island ferry, which is nice and shiny, and unfortunately, too quiet for Caroline's tastes. When things are too quiet, she must fill the noise vacuum. I don't mind the crying, myself, but I always get annoyed looks from the passengers. "Can't you shut her up!!!" They all seem to want to say. Alas, the trip was generally a success. Mom was able to go somewhere and Caroline got some rattles.