Every once in a while, you get a bonus day, a true unexpected gift filled with memories. Yesterday was such a day. Two very inconveniently scheduled doctor appointments at opposite ends of the day forced me to clear our schedule and spend the day in Chicago with my 4 year old in tow. Vicious thunderstorms were predicted, but the sun held out, and we cruised through the city, Ferris Bueller style.
After a requisite stop at the American Girl Doll Store to pick up a little outfit, we hit some more Mommy-pleasing stops: the Art Institute and a walk through Millenium Park. The Cloud Gate is always a great spot to get a few fun shots.
Lunch at the Art Institute was like being transported to Paris. The museum serves small plates in its fountain garden, but seems to publicize it poorly, because we were the only ones enjoying the beautiful space.
Having the place to ourselves just made it easier to pretend we were crust-less grilled cheese eating princesses.
After an hour lunch, I felt more relaxed than after a week in the Carribean, soothed by the gurgling fountains and a stroll through the Impressionist floor of the Art Institute before walking out past the dazzling blue Chagall windows.
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3 comments:
the fountains are so beautiful - fun times - and doesn't a grilled cheese just make a day instantly 3 times better :P
That does look like a fun space. It's close to my office so I may need to pop over there sometime during lunch.
LOVE Chicago! When my hubby was in school in Chicago and I was in school in Northern Indiana (and we were dating,) we spent a lot of time in the city together! It's such a great place! And last summer (when we were back in the States) we had the opportunity to get a rare overnight alone together, and of course spent it in Chicago. Such a relaxing time at Millennium park, etc. Did you guys visit the Buckingham Fountain, too? That is one of our favorite spots in Chicago!
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