Bruges, Belgium: Day #4 or "The "Riley Show" is born."

June 20: Amsterdam-Brussels-Bruges

Today was our first of about 12 moves on the trip. It could have been much worse. We all managed to get out of the house and into the rain quite nicely. After a very refreshing natural shower on the way to the tram stop we boarded the SUPER FAST and fancy train to Brussels. To make it the best day ever, Toby spotted a Starbucks and raced to reconnect with his caramel macchiato lover and take the requisite selfie with the sign. (As he is doing this, Bailey is heard saying in a horrified and disdainful tone, "Oh. God! Dad is taking a selfie with the sign!")

The train was a little slice of heaven: plush seats, free wifi, plugs for our devices, food and BEVERAGE service! It was awesome! Toby took a nap while I sat in what I now call "the frat house"- a set of four seats, three of which are filled with the children I made who are super funny and borderline inappropriate at all times.

I am not sure why it took so long for this to happen but Bailey's superior filming skills and Riley's superior random humor finally connected in what is to be known as "The Riley Show". This is the premise: Bailey says a topic or offers a random object and Riley.... just starts talking. Now, if you truly know Riley, you understand that this is hilarious. I have no idea what goes on in his head but it is a unique and "creative" place to say the least! Thank GAWD we were almost the only ones in our train car because between Riley's monologue and Bailey, Jensen, and Mom being subject to Riley's RANDOMNESS, it got a bit loud with us laughing. (Toby is still sleeping over on the side....)

This is what 10:00 pm looks like!

After arriving in Bruges and checking into the "The River Lounge" apartment, we went shopping for some dinner for the boys. (Toby and I planned to pull another "runner" and leave them to explore the village) As we entered the supermarket, Bailey grabs one of my shopping bags and says, "Okay mom. Riley and I are going to fill this bag with food we want." THAT is never good. I despise taking them shopping as I end up with a cart full of processed crap. True to form, even though they don't read a bit of Dutch/Flemish, they managed to find candy, soda, Tic-Tacs, and Chicken Ceasar Salad (?).

The evening ended with Toby and I walking into Bruges, having drinks at a darling little bar and strolling home at sunset.... which is about 10:00pm!
Not bad for a day's work!