Little Girl in the Big City.

I am back from my mini-vacation to Chicago and I am happy to report the following:

1. I did not change any diapers while I was there.

2. My children are all still alive.

3. My flights were flawless.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago is amazing. And peaceful. And quiet. And beautiful.

5. My brother and I both love riding the train.

6. I slept through the night each night I was there.

7. There is nothing as comfy as sitting on Brian and Beth's couch, eating M&Ms with your jammies on and a big blanket covering you while you watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Heaven.
8. I had a wonderful dose of fresh perspective while I was travelling by myself.

9. Seeing a Renoir painting in real life is indescribable... something about seeing the light bounce off the actual painting makes it appear to glow with dazzling color.

10. Sunset is the best time to go to the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center and enjoy a relaxing drink as the lights of the city come on and twinkle all around you.

11. If you eat at a restaurant in Chicago's Greektown, you will not only taste the best spanakopita you've ever tasted, they will set cheese on fire and it will be a-MA-zing.

12. I was able to sit around a roaring outside chiminea fire on Saturday night and talk to other adults for several hours without once being interrupted.

I had a wonderful time and was happy to come home and see my babies and my honey.

Many thanks to Brian and Beth for making my weekend so special!!