Chicago Baby

So... last Tuesday night Alan came home from work announcing that the firm was sending him on a business trip to Chicago on Thursday afternoon to attend a seminar on a new type of law. He said that the wives are encouraged to go on these trips. So, I had one day to figure out babysitters for my kids, substitutes for my dance classes and everything else that goes along with leaving your life for 3 days. Alan and I have never had a get-away before, (except for one night in Scottsdale for our anniversary) so I was thrilled!!!! It was perfect timing too, before #3 is connected to my hip (I mean, my breast).
It was such a relaxing trip for me. I wish Alan came back as rejuvenated as I did. He was in seminars all day learning difficult material while I was partying in down town Chicago with my sister, Alexis.
She and her husband are living in Indianapolis for the summer, so she drove 3 hours to hang out with me in Chicago for a day. It was SO much FUN!!! We shopped at the 7 story Macy's had lunch, went to the 3 story American Girl Doll store - (which my girls would have loved) and much much more. That night, Alexis was going to drive back home, but we convinced her to stay with us. The three of us went to an authentic Chicago pizzeria and had the real deal deep dish pizza.

The next morning Alexis had to leave to get back in time for work and Alan had seminars again. So, I hung out in the hotel room: slept in, watched a movie, read my book, and got all dressed up for WICKED!!! The firm surprised us with tickets to the Broadway musical. Alan and I took the train downtown, had a bite to eat and went to the Oriental Theater. It was amazing. Happy Mothers Day to me!

p.s. Alan and I only took one picture together on that trip and it turned out terrible. I've learned my lesson. Take at least two!