We have arrrived...

We arrived safely in Staten Island at my brother- and sister-in-laws house yesterday afternoon just before three oclock. The trip took only ten hours total, including stops for meals and for little legs to run. The kids were super, on their best behavior. Chas manage to keep the inquiries to a minimum (are we there yet?), and Simon was just along for the ride. I sat in the back next to Mia, and mastered the art of contortion. She nursed several times while we were on the road, and even squeezed in a nap. My parents (who came along to share the driving) took off for the Staten Island Ferry shortly after we arrived for their own advenures in Manhattan. Unless plans change, we are headed for the Statue of Liberty on Saturday, and we'll meet them there.