Monday we ended up taking things pretty easy, since unfortunately I was struck by food poisoning Sunday night. I ended up eating about two croissants in 36 hours. By Tuesday things were much better, however, and we headed up to the DuPage County Children's Museum with Erin, Kadence, baby Mayah, the boys, and Brendan and Mrs. Lawler. It was really noisy there because it was about 15 degrees and a vacation week for otherwise school-age kids, so everyone decided to show up -- but I thought it was absolutely fantastic. There were a few different toddler rooms and Michael just made himself right at home, picking up everything he was supposed to pick up, climbing, running, and having fun with Kadence and his grandma. The exhibits and rooms were set up really well for kids. After lunch, our family all fell asleep and enjoyed a great, long, finally restful nap! We went to the Bolingbrook mayor's party at the golf club that night and enjoyed seeing people and walking around.
Playing at the DuPage museum.
Downtown was fun too!
Wednesday we headed downtown to try out another museum, the Chicago children's museum at Navy Pier. Traffic was pretty light, which we definitely appreciated, although the Pier was incredibly crowded. We were able to meet up with Michael and Hillary and had a fun time walking around the museum. Hillary had fun talking to Malcolm and Michael showed little Michael a few shadow puppets. Michael didn't get the shadow exhibit at first, but eventually he figured it out and it was really cute to watch him counting his fingers in shadows :) He also "drove" his Uncle Mike in a CTA bus. He looked like a natural pushing all the knobs. Overall this museum was not as nice as the DuPage one, but it was geared towards older kids and a bit older physically too. We got to visit with one of my former co-workers, Emily, afterward, which I really enjoyed. Finally, that evening we were able to visit Erin's new house, which was fun, and last night we visited Mike's boss and his wife, who have a home in Chicago (or way out west, anyway). Doug is a really nice guy and we had a great time.
Little Michael has had a blast this week I think. He walks around the hotel very comfortably; he knows how to push the call and floor buttons on the elevator and walks to the correct room every time we get off the elevator on the third floor. They all look identical to me, but he isn't confused at all. He also has made friends with the front desk and cleaning ladies. When we pull up to the Lawlers' house he knows Grandpa will be there. And he's been so good with naps, sleeping, and being at restaurants. We are lucky to have children that we can take places! I have been packing a little this afternoon while watching the ND game, while the boys nap. Mike will be back after the game and we're going to a New Year's party, then we'll go to Mass in the morning for the holy day, pack up and hit the road. The only regret I have this week is that we didn't get to see my friend Whitney and meet her little baby due to illness, but we did get to talk some -- we'll have to visit next time! Otherwise, grateful for a nice trip and looking forward to heading home.
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