On our first full day in Chicago, our friends had to work so the hubby and I decided to show the kids The Magnificent Mile, one of my favorite spots in Chicago. Not only do I love the pace and the shopping but I love that there are so many sights to see either on or just off of the street. We took the Brown line to The Loop (their first time on a train!) and got off at Millennium Park. We were able to see the fountains and "The Bean", which the boys were fascinated with. Following the park we headed to the river where we jumped on the The Chicago Architecture Foundation Boat Cruise (which is awesome but perhaps 20 minutes too long for little ones). Our final destination was the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of the Hancock building where we enjoyed some Sprite and cocktails while taking in the view.
And in perfect family vacation fashion, Middle Man hated being in the heat outside on the boat and threw a fit, Baby Girl was bribed with sweets all day long to avoid tantrums due to no nap, Oldest was the only one who would continue to take pictures with a smile and an entire beer was spilled on me and in my handbag (I am talking pool at the bottom of the bag and shorts that were so wet I was embarrassed to get up). Oh yes! And I almost forgot. Oldest threw up that night due to dehydration. Yep, crazy right? But how boring would a family vacation be without some excitement?
Looks like you guys had so much fun!
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