Chicago!!

We finally made good on our promise to Thomas. We took the train to Chicago yesterday. We had planned on going for his birthday, but decided not to when he had a broken leg. The weather was junky and cold, but we still had a great time. We started the day at Shedd aquariam. Thomas wasn't really into it. We've been twice and both times he was ready to go right after we got there.

Thomas really liked this submarine at Shedd. It's the only thing he wanted to do while we were there. Alan and I get into Shedd for free because we are teachers. Thank goodness. We would have been really disappointed if we had paid $90 to watch Thomas play in this submarine.

Daddy cajoled Thomas into looking at a few fish.

This picture sums up the day in Chicago. Rainy and COLD. Alan lent Thomas his hooded sweatshirt to keep him extra warm. It was just the right size to cover him up like a sleeping bag. We walked everywhere - in the rain. My husband does not believe in taking a taxi. Good thing we don't live in a big city.

After a warm up and lunch, we made the trek out to Navy Pier to go to the Chicago Children's Museum. It was AWESOME! Again, Alan and I got free admission and Thomas was only $10. He could have spent the whole day here. Everything was interactive and hands-on. His kind of place.

Thomas and Alan building a sailboat.

Catching some fish.

We rode the train to Chicago with Randy and Leah. Alan and Randy teach together. They went to the Museum of Science and Industry. We met up for dinner and then hopped back on the train to head home.

A day filled with fun totally pooped Thomas out. He slept the whole way home on the train.