Fun at Millennium Park
We had planned on going to the Museum of Science and Industry last Friday, but after a late start (surprise, surprise), a long train ride into the city (oops, no express trains at Noon) and the discovery that an equally long bus ride would have put us at the museum around 3:30 p.m., only to have it close in a couple hours, we settled on just hanging out in Millennium Park.
G. and her cousin had fun in the The Crown Fountain, until the little guy slipped and fell, getting soaked and bopping his head. But he survived, albeit a bit on the chilly side since we had no extra clothes with us because we were supposed to be at the museum.
Sofia got her chance to run around like the crazy nut that she is when we stopped for a snack at Jay Pritzker Pavilion/Great Lawn. Ever since learning to run, she only knows one speed these days: fast. It's a good thing her sis, cousin and daddy were up to the task of keeping up with her.
And last but not least, they have this really awesome thing called the Cloud Gate. I'll let the pictures explain:
As usual, I had forgotten one of my 5 Chicago city maps (because I forget every time and purchase another one), so I made my annual purchase and it helped us find the free trolleys that the city offers within The Loop. We hopped on the Red Square trolley and within 20 minutes we were on the Metra Train (X-press this time) back to the suburbs.
The only down side to the weekend was that once again, I had to fight with Sofia for every nap and every bedtime. Including on the train into downtown and on the way back. I'm sure the commuters enjoyed that. And I've yet to mention that she has started hitting when she gets tired or frustrated. So on the train ride back, I had to put her into the "Mommy Straight Jacket" to avoid getting beat up and screamed at.
This is so unlike my daughter and I'm not sure how to deal with it.
G. and her cousin had fun in the The Crown Fountain, until the little guy slipped and fell, getting soaked and bopping his head. But he survived, albeit a bit on the chilly side since we had no extra clothes with us because we were supposed to be at the museum.
Sofia got her chance to run around like the crazy nut that she is when we stopped for a snack at Jay Pritzker Pavilion/Great Lawn. Ever since learning to run, she only knows one speed these days: fast. It's a good thing her sis, cousin and daddy were up to the task of keeping up with her.
And last but not least, they have this really awesome thing called the Cloud Gate. I'll let the pictures explain:
As usual, I had forgotten one of my 5 Chicago city maps (because I forget every time and purchase another one), so I made my annual purchase and it helped us find the free trolleys that the city offers within The Loop. We hopped on the Red Square trolley and within 20 minutes we were on the Metra Train (X-press this time) back to the suburbs.
The only down side to the weekend was that once again, I had to fight with Sofia for every nap and every bedtime. Including on the train into downtown and on the way back. I'm sure the commuters enjoyed that. And I've yet to mention that she has started hitting when she gets tired or frustrated. So on the train ride back, I had to put her into the "Mommy Straight Jacket" to avoid getting beat up and screamed at.
This is so unlike my daughter and I'm not sure how to deal with it.
posted by Mama T. at 9/07/2006 02:26:00 PM
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