Hoffman's Hideaway: Spring Break Chicago Style Day 1

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Spring Break Chicago Style Day 1

Hello from Chicago!

Daddy had to work in Chicago for a couple days so we figured it was a great way to get in a cheap Spring Break vacation. Yes, we are aware that everyone else is headed to the beach and we are still freezing, but we're having a blast in the cold!

We arrived Monday night and checked into Hotel Felix (thank you Priceline). Hotel Felix is the only LEED certified, eco-friendly hotel. It is considered a "boutique" hotel, which we now know means small. The hotel is beautifully renovated and has a wonderfully comfortable bed and is within walking distance to the Magnificent Mile, where we spent all of the day today!

Inside the hotel lobby

Immediately upon getting here we checked in and went directly to Gino's East Pizza for authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! YUM!

Shelby and Cole loved that you could draw all over the walls!

New York can keep their pizza! We're a Chicago style family!

Today, while Troy worked, the kiddos and I went on a marathon shopping spree in downtown Chicago. We started our morning at an amazing little breakfast spot called Yolk. Cole had smores pancakes and I got crepes. It was the best way to start the morning!

Cole has been asking for a year to go to the Lamborghini store. He now knows why we don't own one!

Yeah, he's cool!

We went to Hershey, American Girl Store, The John Hancock Center, Filene's Basement, Disney Store, Crate and Barrel, Lego Store. Neiman Marcus and then to eat at Life is Food before we wandered back to pick up daddy at the hotel at finished of at Ed Debevic's 50's diner for dinner.

We're eating WELL on Spring Break!

Onward to day 2!

I'm tired.

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.