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May 11, 2015

Seen on Mother’s Day: Museum Visits & Bike Rides

By Melodie Jeng and Jenna Marotta

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Yesterday, temperatures in the city were in the low 80s — which meant perfect weather for families to celebrate Mother’s Day outdoors. Some moms and their kids chose to hit the Brooklyn Flea, while others strolled the High Line, ran errands, and walked in Central Park. From mothers and daughters who did lunch at the Met and a Broadway play, to those who opted for breakfast in bed or a bike ride in Brooklyn, click through our slideshow to see all these Mother’s Day celebrators and more. 

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Donna Spalter, 62, with daughter, Mya Spalter, 34 Mya: We bought two dresses today, both of which we plan to share. Do you share clothes a lot? ... Donna Spalter, 62, with daughter, Mya Spalter, 34 Mya: We bought two dresses today, both of which we plan to share. Do you share clothes a lot? Donna: No. Mya: Not a lot. Donna: Although she did steal these pants (from me). 
Elizabeth Comen, 36, with sons, Aiden Weitzman, 4, and Miles Weitzman, 2 Are your kids always this dressed up for the playground? No. My husband’... Elizabeth Comen, 36, with sons, Aiden Weitzman, 4, and Miles Weitzman, 2 Are your kids always this dressed up for the playground? No. My husband’s a lawyer, my dad’s a lawyer, so my son always sees them in a suit. If you notice that blazer, it’s completely filthy. He wants to wear it every day with a tie.
Natalie Meek, 32, with sons, Easton Meek, 3, and Bridges Polentas, 19 months Tell me about your necklace. Easton made this for me for school. Thi... Natalie Meek, 32, with sons, Easton Meek, 3, and Bridges Polentas, 19 months Tell me about your necklace. Easton made this for me for school. This is my Mother’s Day present. I woke up to a Mother’s Day shrine and this was a part of the shrine. What else was in the shrine? Marlow [and Sons'] latte and egg-and-cheese biscuit and handprints.
Elena Lyakir, 40, with son, Kai Crowley, 10 We’re just roaming around kind of enjoying the neighborhood. Brooklyn Design is going on, the flea ma... Elena Lyakir, 40, with son, Kai Crowley, 10 We’re just roaming around kind of enjoying the neighborhood. Brooklyn Design is going on, the flea market, so looking for some gifts that my family can buy for me … And now we’re heading to Park Slope to have a little garden party with some mom friends.
Lorna Cenac, 50, with daughter, Courtney Cenac, 11 Lorna: Right this second we’re going to get her track-and-field shoes for a meet tomorrow. Wh... Lorna Cenac, 50, with daughter, Courtney Cenac, 11 Lorna: Right this second we’re going to get her track-and-field shoes for a meet tomorrow. What’s your event in track and field? Courtney: I do almost everything.
Valerie Donham, 71, with daughter Phoebe Donham, 40, and granddaughter Harriet Anderson, 2 [To Phoebe] Tell me about your mom. Phoebe: Very lovin... Valerie Donham, 71, with daughter Phoebe Donham, 40, and granddaughter Harriet Anderson, 2 [To Phoebe] Tell me about your mom. Phoebe: Very loving, very caring, very thoughtful, great cook. Valerie: You’re the great cook. What do you like to make? Phoebe: French, I like a Julia Child something or other. Valerie: Lots of butter.
Linda Ma-Truong, with sons, Colin, 6, and Brendan, 5 We’re gonna walk around and then have brunch at the Mark. It’s Mommy’s favorite restaurant. ... Linda Ma-Truong, with sons, Colin, 6, and Brendan, 5 We’re gonna walk around and then have brunch at the Mark. It’s Mommy’s favorite restaurant. I always get the kale salad.
Nancy Hallsworth, 59, and daughter, Lisa Hughes, 34 Nancy: I’m flying back to Georgia, but yesterday we got to see the 9/11 Memorial, including t... Nancy Hallsworth, 59, and daughter, Lisa Hughes, 34 Nancy: I’m flying back to Georgia, but yesterday we got to see the 9/11 Memorial, including the museum, which was perfect in every way. Lisa: And after that we went to the Museum of Modern Art where we sat on the fifth floor and had lunch overlooking the sculpture garden. Nancy: Which is great because we’re art majors from the University of Georgia. Lisa: And then from there we went to a crawfish boil at the Boat Basin [Café] on the Upper West Side.
Deborah Morgan, 64, with daughter, Morgan Blissitt, 35 Deborah: We like to exercise together after she comes home from program. [Morgan is an&nbs... Deborah Morgan, 64, with daughter, Morgan Blissitt, 35 Deborah: We like to exercise together after she comes home from program. [Morgan is an assistant worker at the Young Adult Institute day program.] We go to the gym. Morgan: We go to the Planet Fitness. Deborah [to Morgan]: What kind of workout do you do there? Morgan: Treadmill!
Simona Vigna, with daughters, Eva Califano, 9, and Aurora Califano, 5 I have two older daughters [as well]. What’s it like having all these gir... Simona Vigna, with daughters, Eva Califano, 9, and Aurora Califano, 5 I have two older daughters [as well]. What’s it like having all these girls? It’s fun. Well, it can be challenging. Sometimes I think, Oh, maybe if I had a boy … But no, I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Jenny Gage, 46, with daughter, Vivian Yamato, 5 Did you get any presents today? Jenny: I got breakfast in bed. What’d you have? Jenny: Blueb... Jenny Gage, 46, with daughter, Vivian Yamato, 5 Did you get any presents today? Jenny: I got breakfast in bed. What’d you have? Jenny: Blueberry waffles. Vivian: Not in bed. Jenny: Well, I got my coffee in bed and then I chose to get up because I did not want maple syrup all over the sheets.
Wanyi Chow, 35, with son, Ruben Gelb, 3, and daugther Nina Gelb, 8 months Wanyi: We went up to the country. We just got back from Chatham, close ... Wanyi Chow, 35, with son, Ruben Gelb, 3, and daugther Nina Gelb, 8 months Wanyi: We went up to the country. We just got back from Chatham, close to Berkshire County. We did some swimming at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. And on our way home we figured we would stop off here [at the Brooklyn Flea].
Debbie Johnson, 50, and daughter, Madison Johnson, 13  Hometown: Franklinville, NJ Debbie: We are going to spend the morning in the museum,... Debbie Johnson, 50, and daughter, Madison Johnson, 13  Hometown: Franklinville, NJ Debbie: We are going to spend the morning in the museum, and then we’re going to go over to Broadway and see Matilda …This is our second Mother’s Day in New York City and we want to try to make it a tradition every year. Last year we didn’t make it to the city, but the year before we came to Wicked.
Shana Byer, 27, with son, Chase Byer, 3 He was born in 2011 and he was premature, so I couldn’t keep taking time off of work because he was const... Shana Byer, 27, with son, Chase Byer, 3 He was born in 2011 and he was premature, so I couldn’t keep taking time off of work because he was constantly in and out of the hospital. So I was like, I need something where I can make money and start my own business. [Shana is a banker and owner of the clothing site LaceMe.com.]  How long was he in the hospital? One hundred and four days.
Betsy Beninger, 60, and daughter, Anna Beninger, 28 Betsy: We’re going to go to the Met and see the Costume Institute exhibit. Anna: And the Ame... Betsy Beninger, 60, and daughter, Anna Beninger, 28 Betsy: We’re going to go to the Met and see the Costume Institute exhibit. Anna: And the American Indian exhibit. Betsy: Which ends today. And then we’re going out to Umami Burger tonight.
Jennifer Charrington, 42, with sons, Spencer, 10, and Theo, 8 I was elected to the vestry at our church this morning.
Lolita Wilder, 36, with daughter, Rebekah Wilder, 3 How many kids do you have? Four. She’s the only girl. The youngest. How’d you feel when you... Lolita Wilder, 36, with daughter, Rebekah Wilder, 3 How many kids do you have? Four. She’s the only girl. The youngest. How’d you feel when you finally had a girl? Basically she’s for her dad. When he gets older, he’ll have somebody to spoil him.
Beth Rustin, 51, and daugther, Diana Stettner, 17 What did you get your mom for Mother's Day? Diana: Love and affection [laughs]. No, she hasn’... Beth Rustin, 51, and daugther, Diana Stettner, 17 What did you get your mom for Mother's Day? Diana: Love and affection [laughs]. No, she hasn’t gotten it yet. Beth: The dog got me lots of SoulCycle attire. Luna bought me lots of leggings and T-shirts.
Shelby Mitchell, 42, with daughter, Jolie Saint Vil, 9 How are you celebrating Mother’s Day? Shelby: We’re doing everything that makes us feel ... Shelby Mitchell, 42, with daughter, Jolie Saint Vil, 9 How are you celebrating Mother’s Day? Shelby: We’re doing everything that makes us feel good. Jolie: We learned the history of the Chanel perfume. Shelby: We had a doughnut at Donut Plant, and we’re gonna go up on the High Line and walk around and we’re gonna spend some time with friends later in the afternoon.
Karen Panton, 44, with daughters, Ebonie Lovell, 22, and Khadejah Ray, 14 How do you like how these young ladies have turned out? Great. They’re ... Karen Panton, 44, with daughters, Ebonie Lovell, 22, and Khadejah Ray, 14 How do you like how these young ladies have turned out? Great. They’re not dead, so we’re good! I’m not doing a lot of talking. I’m not doing a lot of complaining. I give advice, but at this point now, I think I did a good job.
Charmaine Picard, with son, Emerson Gelobter, 10 and daughter, Lulu Gelobter, 8 What’s the most fun part about being a mom in New York City? All ... Charmaine Picard, with son, Emerson Gelobter, 10 and daughter, Lulu Gelobter, 8 What’s the most fun part about being a mom in New York City? All the different cultural activities that you can do. [Emerson] used to be on a Little League baseball team and we had to use the restroom and the closest restroom was the Met. So then we spent the rest of the afternoon in the Met.
Cheryl Vawdrey [who works in ad sales at New York],  with daughter, Francesca, 2 What’s a fun thing you and Francesca do when you’re hangi... Cheryl Vawdrey [who works in ad sales at New York],  with daughter, Francesca, 2 What’s a fun thing you and Francesca do when you’re hanging out together? We like to take walks. We go into stores. She goes shopping with Mommy. Do you try on Mommy’s clothes? She likes my shoes, actually. And she loves putting on makeup.
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