So my sis and I did the architecture boat tour on the parts of the river downtown this morning. Had lunch at McDonalds...the sweet tea and 2 grilled chicken wraps. Knowing that I have my own skills to make those at home..I'm most likely going to just make them and then wrap them to go and eat them ..cold or cool...when I think I'm going to be away from home long enough to get hungry. That way I KNOW what I'm getting and how it was prepared. kudos.
Can't wait to figure out what we're gonna do while we're at the hotel this week. I'm mostly going to try and stay focused and have fun! Not worry about what's happening and try to get my mom to not worry about what's going on with money, bills, the house, etc. this is a retirement gift to her that we were thinking of doing anyway aside from the new tv we all bought her...that STILL isn't set up and since there's no converter on her old one..she's not watching tv in her bedroom! just so happens that I'm paying for the whole trip now instead of the 4 kids splitting it. which is why I'm going with her...and bring the boy..NYAH!
nah, like I said before, she'd most likely HATE the idea of being anywhere alone without someone who knows their way around faster than she'd even find that info in the first place. I love my mom.
I'm hoping to get a lotta walking in and hopefully my son won't get too tired and cranky. I don't think he can fit into his umbrella stroller anymore but I should probably check first. I'd like to go to the zoo, maybe the childrens' floor of the main library for him. I'm thinking of doing the House of Blues for dinner with my sis riding down from her apt to join us. I'm still searching for a nice RED eye shadow and my last check could be the MAC shop on Michigan Avenue. I doubt I'll find one....guess I'll just have to order it online.
hmmm, another meltdown...gotta go.....
Think I'll start saving up for a Tuscany trip next summer or January 2010??? by then, i KNOW i'll have earned it!!!
What a fantastic at home getaway! You're making the most of it and creating some wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on staying so focused along the way!
Blessings
Sean
What a sweet daughter you are. I am sure your son will be as good a son as you are a daughter. Beautiful! Thank for the lovely comments today. Some days I just need a little perspective. You are doing great! Keep it up! Can't wait to see those Tuscany photos! Blessings--Bonnie
ReplyDeleteGood morning! I saw you over at Bonnie's blog and came by to say hello - I'm a teacher too and I grew up in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you teach?
I went to Decatur, Ogden and Lincoln Park HS then volunteered in Pilsen and Engelwood. My best friend teaches at Bell and I think secretly wishes she were an art teacher.
I don't really know much about makeup, but I've seen great colors at MAC - good luck!