Aquarium...

Dear Nicky,

After providing me with a sleepless night, you and your sister had a date with the Camden Aquarium this morning. We left first thing, no coffee or breakfast for me. It was a two-hour drive and we ended up just across the river from Philadelphia. We thought about going over there for a cheesesteak but passed on the idea. The aquarium is nice setup, a bit of a boondoggle, on the very edge of the tragically rundown city of Camden, a city voted one of the most dangerous in the country. And we drove our kids into it! You both really liked it, but it was insanely crowded with thoughtless people pushing there overgrown children around in a morass of baby strollers. We saw lots of fish, penguins, seals, hippos, and sharks. We managed to choke down a few bites of expensive and flavorless food, then we split, overwhelmed by the crushing crowds. We spent a decent amount of time there, but two-thirds of our time was spent getting there and back. Once home, we chilled for a bit, then Mom took you to Granny's house where you guys played with your girl cousins. When you came back, you guys were passed out and we toted your inert forms up the stairs and put you to bed. And stay there tonight, okay?

Love,

Dad