Rome Through the Eyes of a Two Year Old

No, we did not go on Authorized Departure to Rome.  We are still kicking around Adana waiting for the next shoe to drop and wondering if it will actually drop.  But a couple weeks ago, we took a little vacay to Rome to celebrate a milestone birthday for S.  I won't tell you how old he is because he would likely kick my butt (hint: he does not look his age, IMO), but let's just say we had an awesome time. We spent 5 days walking around the city, eating all the pasta, pizza and gelato we could get our hands on, and taking in the numerous sites Rome has to offer.  S and I loved it.  E loved it as well, mostly because of the pizza and gelato, but since he's a toddler and has no appreciation for historic places and art, it was challenging to keep him entertained.  But he powered through it, so I'll just go ahead and let the pictures tell the story...

 "Oooh, is that a fountain behind me??  Let me down so I can play!"
(Trevi Fountain)

"Ahh, thank you!"

First gelato of the trip.  "Thanks Mom and Dad!"

"Mom, do I really have to smile?"
(at The Vatican)

"Hey Dad, check this out!"
(This was his favorite phrase of the trip.
S and I had to "check out" everything)

"Roooaarr!!!"

"Hey, they're taking their clothes off.  Can I take off mine?"

"Dad, just so you know, I'm bored."

"Dad, are you supposed to be putting holy water in your bottle?"
(The Vatican)

 

"Mommy, check this out!  Can I touch them?" Um, no.
(St. Peter's Basilica in the background)

"Is there a giant beer behind me?  Ok, just checking."

"Mmm, this is good pizza, Daddy!"

"I'm free!  I'm free!"

"Now let me see how much trouble I can get myself into..."

Any trouble this way?

Another fountain = Trouble

Umpteenth Gelato break: "Can I taste yours, Daddy?"
(E insisted on tasting everyone's gelato to determine the best one.)

"Let me outta here!" (Parthenon)

"Mom, seriously?  Let me climb the steps!"

"Finally. Thank you." (Spanish Steps)

"C'mon! What are you waiting for?"

"Yay! Finally something fun!" (Borghese Gardens)

"Can I play in the water?  Pretty please?"

"Never mind, I'll play with this cool toy instead."

 

"Daddy, are there monsters up there?"

"Look Mom, there's monsters up there!"

 

"You mean, people used to live here?" (Pompeii)

"Do you think they'll mind if I climb on their old stairs?"

This trip was seriously exhausting, guys.
Wake me when we're back in Adana."