Chicago.

Chicago.  I flew out all by myself for a weekend away.  I don't know that I have ever been away from the kids.  To say this was momentous was an understatement. 

I met my sisters and mom to spend a few days seeing the sights, ok, really we were there to shop.  It's how we Lawrence's travel.  Heber doesn't understand that is what you do on vacation.  Between us all, we left behind four husbands and nine young children.  I can't believe that it all came together but we had the best time talking and laughing together.  I miss them so much that it was nice to be able to see them.

 We ate at some great restaurants.  My favorite was the Shake Shack.  Yes, it's a burger place but it was the best burger I've had.  Ever.  We really liked XOCO, a mexican but not traditional mexican food place. 

 

 

 

 

 We stayed in the Courtyard Marriot off the Magnificent Mile.  I usually don't put in hotels, but this one was great! It was so close to everything, all the shopping and good food and it was right by public transits spots to get anywhere else.  If you're going to Chicago, stay there!

It felt weird to be without my little family.  I'm so used to keeping an eye on little ones that it was a nice break to just look out for myself for a while.  Heber was a champ here at home and made it possible for me to go.  He said it went pretty well except for Amy seeing my picture and breaking down and pointing at me.  I guess it's not a bad thing to be wanted.   The time away gave me some new perspective on our life.