"You have Got to Try this Carrot!" or Steven Loses His Pants

The following Tuesday was a wonderful day at sea.  We began with breakfast in the dining room (an invaluable cruise tip!) and headed to deck 11 to procure lounge chairs in a good spot.  We sat and enjoyed the views and the weather while JoJo worked out, including a pool-side Zumba class.  Eventually Morgan and Steven got up to play and while waiting in line for some ice cream met Melody, a fun, outgoing girl from South Carolina.  JoJo and Romi cavorted in the splash zone before we hurried off to lunch in the dining room.  Following quiet time, Rob headed off to yoga and Romi played with his brand-spanking new toy ship set up on deck. 

Before dinner we enjoyed the talented a cappella group Voice Play, had some pre-dinner drinks, and splurged on dinner at Portofino, one of the fancy restaurants on board (all in memory of mom/grandma).  The two-hour meal was incredible, from the gorgeous room, the impeccable service, the scrumptious tapenade to the potatoes, antipasto, lamb chops and lobster tails.  We indulged and enjoyed and laughed heartily when, surrounded by all this gourmet food, JoJo emphatically exclaimed to the table, "You have got to try this carrot!"

Dessert was no understated affair, with the plate of chocolates followed by a sampler.  When we asked Romi which was his favorite, he enthusiastically exclaimed, "All of them!"  The meal came to an end when I realized you really shouldn't give tiramisu to a four-year old.  We aren't sure if it was the alcohol or the caffeine, but our boy went more than a little crazy. 

Rob and Romi headed off to bed while the rest of the family ventured to The Quest.  This adult-orientated game was a hit with all of us, including Melody.  Steven did his mama proud when he took one for the team by taking off his pants in front of hundreds of people.


When I returned to our stateroom I was momentarily surprised to find the bed empty, but quickly located my two boys, snug as bugs in a rug, cuddled up together in the teeny-tiny pull-down bunk.  Another great day in life on the Freedom of the Seas!