We had a quick stop in Chicago on our recent trip to see Chicago Shakespeare’s production of Pinnochio. They put on amazing children’s theatre especially for the price. The space, sets, costuming and talent are so worth a trip to the Pier.
Our cousins met up with us afterwards, so we went on a few rides. I, of course, passed on the spinny spinny ride. My brain moves around enough as it is, it does not need any help from a spinny swing. It was hot there. And it only got worse.
It’s kinda great to have the first 4 grandkids in the family be girls.
My mom treated her grandgirls to a royal tea party last week, complete with new-you makeovers, manicures, all-things princess and tea (pink lemonade). Our resident 2-year-old had about 10 cups worth. She SWIGGED that tea. It was super fun. I was glad to see Phoebe hasn’t grown out of this whimsy yet.
A front yard, sprinkler, swimsuits and your crazy uncle: hot fun in the summertime!
Wrigley Field has become one of my favorite outings when I visit home. I used to live about 50 feet from the field, and of course never appreciated it as much as I do now. I think my lack of appreciation had to do with crowded el trains all summer, riders who didn’t know the stop was Addison, and driving around for hours on Sunday after church to try to park my car…..and the noise and the lights from the stadium in my window….and….
Now that that isn’t my daily life, I can see how great it is, and even my kids love a game at Wrigley.
My favorite part is hearing the accents of the Chicagoans and singing with them during the 7th inning stretch. Even though they didn’t win, it was a great time again last week at Wrigley.
Yesterday, the 3rd of July, was our 4th of July observed.
In the morning, I ran 4 miles in my new vibrams, in honor of the 4th of July. I only felt like ralphing on a short little portion of the run in the bottom third of my run. It was my second long run in the five-fingers and I pushed through the calf pain. Ouch.
After that we did some damage at the Dupage Children’s Museum where Phoebe had her first experience in a Wood Shop.
That night we went to the Taste of OakBrook. As a kid, I grew up attending the fireworks here, but this was the first time I had experienced the Taste. It was yummy food (pretzel bun burgers!!!) and there were pony rides for the kiddos. I did not get ONE bug bite (yes, I was bathed in OFF) and though my children were up later then they have ever been before, they were not very cranky today at all. 4th of July Miracles!
I have finally come to terms with the fact that I am twins with my mother. My 2-year-old neice called me Grammy all weekend, as if the above pix are not evidence enough.
75% of the Posse is on a little trip to my hometown.
We are busy having way too much fun. Others in the extended posse or staying quite on top of all the happenings, so if you are burning with interest, here are a few of the hotspots:
Many MANY pix from my new budding photographer friend. Phoebz keeps calling her “almost aunt”…I think she is hopeful that she will join the family.
New Ebay Items–cleaning out the old treasures from childhood at Mom’s house.
And if you’re not….here’s what we did today:
The Posse brought some AMAZING weather with us. You are most welcome Chicago.
Urban Mom, Kristy Glass trying to juggle family, work and the city.
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