We woke up Sunday morning wanting to do something fun, so we all got up and around and set off for Chicago. It was great to be back among the tall buildings for a day and to watch the boys marvel at everything. We decided to be pure tourists, so our first stop was the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). Up at the top, we took in all the views, and even ventured out on to the new glass-enclosed ledges built off the side of the building. You stand on the glass and look straight down 103 stories to the ground below. (Liam: "It's like you're falling, but you're in a window!") I found it disorienting but fun. Mike did not share my opinion. He went out for one picture and then declared that he was never doing that again.
After we returned to ground level, we walked around for a little bit, then we all spotted the river taxis and decided to take a little ride. We paid for tickets (surprisingly cheap!) from the Sears Tower to Michigan Avenue, but for some reason the boat went all the way to Navy Pier first, then turned around and headed back to Michigan Avenue, so we had a nice, long, very hot ride. We all enjoyed the sights along the way.
At Michigan Avenue, we checked out the Tribune Tower and formulated a plan. I taught the boys how to hail a cab, and off we went to that pinnacle of children's dining, the Rainforest Cafe. The boys were instantly enamored by the animatronic alligator, gorillas, and elephants, and they particularly loved the fake thunderstorms that broke out every few minutes. Most of all, we loved getting a respite from the searing temperatures. Henry in particular was pretty hot by then, and welcomed the chance to enjoy plenty of ice-cold water. After lunch, my little pros hailed their very own cab, and off we went back to the parking garage, where we retrieved the people mover for the long drive back. We definitely had a trio of hot, tired, and VERY happy boys when all was said and done!
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