Believe it or not, we weren’t done with our busy day!
We had one more big adventure planned for the duo. But first, we wanted to allow them some extra snooze time, since they didn’t quite get the amount of night sleep they normally do.
TT Dad and I took one for the team, and shared a couple of cheesesteaks to try to determine if Pat’s or Geno’s is better. Rough, I tell you.
After the lunch break, we headed to Sesame Place. I had been to Sesame Place as a child. I have a few vague memories, but remember loving it. I was much older than the 13 month old duo, so I wasn’t sure exactly how this would work, but we were so close I didn’t want to miss the chance.
Sesame Place is a Sesame Street themed Amusement (and Water) Park in Langhorne, PA. The park features a handful of rides, which appeal to children of all ages. We visited in late November, so the park was decorated for the holiday season. There was also a big ‘Happy Birthday’ sign- and since it was my birthday, we took a picture!
Happy Birthday, TT Mom!
In addition to the decorations, Santa was scheduled for an appearance, both in the parade, and for a photo opportunity. We hadn’t had the best experiences with costumes and the duo, so we skipped the Santa sighting, and stuck to the possibility of a good time on the rides.
Summer Admission is $55 (as of July 2016) with children under two entering at no charge. . There is also the option for entry after 3pm, at a discounted rate of $50. The Halloween season runs in September and October, and 2016 admission is $45 for a full day, and $40 after 3pm. Christmas season is November and December, and tickets cost $27.
You can purchase one day tickets, or two day tickets, which cost the same, or slightly more, depending on the season.
Almost time!
TT Dad took TT Daughter on one ride- I think she had more fun in line than on the actual ride!
First ride!
The park was not terribly crowded, but the lines for the rides that our kids could go on seemed longer than the other rides. We found the Mini Monster Clubhouse area, and met up with a friend of mine, who has a daughter just over a month older than the duo.
The kids all loved making their way around, on, and through the climbers in the Mini Monster Clubhouse. It was a great place to let them run off some energy before heading back to our hotel. The duo needed to nurse while we were in the park, so we took advantage of the nursing rooms.
When you arrive at the nursing room, there is a telephone located just outside. A quick call will get someone out to unlock the room for you. The room was big enough for the four of us (and our double stroller) to fit comfortably inside. I was able to nurse both of the kids, while TT Dad changed diapers. Sometimes we make a pretty well-oiled machine!
We found the room to be well appointed for its designated use. There was a rocking chair, which was a nice surprise.
After we finished up in the nursing room, we headed out of the park, and back to the hotel.
On our way back to the hotel, TT Dad and I debated our dinner options. We weren’t sure how well the duo would do in a restaurant. They were pretty far removed from their normal schedule at this point, and we feared their behavior would reflect the crazy night/day. After a bit of discussion, we settled on having something delivered once we were back at the hotel.
The result was our biggest lesson learned on this trip. Trying to feed crazy, overtired, HANGRY toddlers in a hotel room, without toddler friendly seating, cutlery, or dishes? Not a great idea.
We improvised as best as we could. The coffee table was our makeshift dining table. Container lids became plates, and we did our best to cut things into finger foods. I’m not sure how much of the food actually made it into the duo, but we tried.
Flexibility. Once again, we did our best to plan fun things for the duo, but we allowed for their temperaments to dictate the flow of the day.
Considering they were coming off of such a terrible night’s sleep, I could not have been more proud of the way they handled each and every adventure we set in front of them!
The next day would be the real test. TT Dad had his marathon, and I would have approximately 5 hours on my own with the duo. We all enjoyed an early bedtime, hoping we could reset our internal clocks!