Chicago

Jim was asked to go to training again in a suburb of Chicago and we decided it would be fun for Jacob and I to go too. Little did I know that I was in for nap-less days and an exhausting experience, but since we are going to Mexico in a little over a month, I guess we need some practice! Poor little guy (Jacob) is finally adapting to life in a hotel suite. We are staying in Schaumberg which is about 25 miles out of downtown which equals about an hour in morning-time traffic! Eeks.

We went on a little adventure to the Shedd Aquarium. I managed to miss my exit and thinking I could figure out where I was, proceeded to get us lost and we were in the car for a total of 2 hours. Should have only taken about 1 hour or 45 min max. When we got to the aquarium we found out that thy did not have their penguins, dolphins or whales on display due to construction. Darn it. At least admission was less... Well, Jacob didn't know the difference and we enjoyed the day. It was about 64 degrees out and a lovely day to be out. And he took a GREAT nap in the car on the way home. BUT I lost my parking ticket and in the midst of trying to locate it, ended up running over Jacob's "Mankie" (very special blankie) with the stroller in the mucky parking ramp. What a day! Luckilly, the parking ramp agent had mercy on me and only charged me $19 instead of $38 which is the usual fee for a lost ticket.

Today we went to Target and happened upon a MANKIE replica. Yes, Target saves the day. I didn't want him cuddling with a dirty yucky blankie and he was convinced that the Blankie at Target was indeed "Mankie"!! Amazing. It had the same white clouds in blue sky print. And it was only $9.99 compared to the ones I previously purchased at Kohls for $15. Yay Target!

I attempted to upload photos from the Aquarium Adventure but was unable. Will try later. The Staybridge Suites wireless internet is questionable! Wish us luck in the next few days. Pray for long naps :) We will be visiting with cousins Andy and Charles who both live either in downtown or in the burbs. We'll be having Chicago Deep Dish pizza downtown at Pizzeria Due.