I decided to drive on our way up there. It was early in the morning and usually that early I end up getting car sick. Up around the 200 mile marker they had these HUGE windmills for energy. It was AMAZING... I was in total awe. Of course Pete was being a butt during the drive... pestering me as much as he could. I'm glad he FINALLY took a small nap. LOL
We finally got to Chicago around 9 am. We had one HELL of a time finding somewhere to park, so we decided to park down at the Navy Pier since we knew that was one of the places we wanted to see. Of course it cost $24, but we knew going in it wasn't going to be cheap. Kenley had slept the whole way there, so by the time we had gotten there my boobies were KILLING me. We had also brought a bottle, so I told Pete to feed her that and I would be fine. We decided to go to the Field Museum first so we started to walk, while Pete fed her the bottle. It was about a 2 mile walk. After Pete had finished giving her the bottle I put on my Moby Wrap and carried Kenley since she was asleep. We went maybe a half a mile and I felt a letdown and my shirt was SOAKED!!! It went from my boob to the top of my pants... AHHHH!!! I went into the bathroom, stripped down to my nursing tank, threw my sweatshirt back on. I didn't want to put a new shirt on until my tank top had dried. I sat down and got Kenley to eat enough to relieve the engorgement and I felt better.
We finally made it to the museum, Pete carried her in the Snugli the rest of the way to let my shirt dry. Pete and I both really wanted to see the man eating lions of Tsavo, so we headed to the animal exhibit first. After we saw the lions Kenley needed to eat again... THANK GOD!!! I was so terrified that I was going to leak again that I decided to put daipers in my bra for extra protection... LOL! IT WORKED GREAT! I put Kenley back in her Moby and kept going. It felt kind of strange to be taking pictures of animals like it was a Zoo... LOL! After a little while Pete and I both started getting tired of the museum and decided to go. I wanted to see Soldiers Field since it was right behind the museum. We headed over there, took some pictures, and decided to head into the city.
The first thing I wanted to see was the Buckingham Fountain... it looked GORGEOUS when we passed it while we were driving. When we got there I noticed some limos and a wedding party. When we got closer I saw that it was 2 women in wedding gowns. They were taking wedding pictures. It was beautiful. Of course other people walking around were whispering about them being lesbians, but I thought it was wonderful to see 2 women so proud and in love. Made me smile. Kenley started fussing so I sat down on a bench to feed her. While I was there... a homeless man came up to ask a question. Once he realized I was breastfeeding he about hurt himself running away. It was hilarious. Its not like you could see what I was doing... I had my cover on... so I'm not really sure what bothered him so bad. Kenley finished and we had someone take a picture of the 3 of us in front of the fountain.
Next we wandered around downtown trying to find a place to eat. We walked all around. We didn't want to settle for Subway or McDonalds or anything that we could get back at home. We finally settled on Pizano's Pizza and Pasta. Pete got a meatball sandwich with fries and I got wings. Kenley was STILL sleeping in her Moby. Thank GOD for the Moby wrap... it was a LIFESAVER during our trip. Didn't want to use a stroller and have to push through people. Everyone kept commenting on Kenley's sparkly pink shoes... LOL! I think it's because that was really the only part of her you could see.
After dinner we got a taxi and headed back to the Navy Pier. We put the bags and such in the car and got the stroller out to give us both a break. I wanted to look in the gift shop since we hadn't bought anything yet to remember our trip. Of course I had to feed Kenley because she threw a fit, but I was finally able to look. I got a hoodie for myself(on sale... woo hoo), a city scape post card, a shirt for Buggie, a shirt for Pete, a shirt for Aiden and a shot glass for my mom. We went back outside to the pier, took some pictures... then decided to head home.
Since I had driven all the way to Chicago.. Pete drove back. We were worried since Kenley had slept so much during the trip that once we got home she wasn't going to sleep. So I climbed into the backseat to get a nap so if she wouldn't sleep at least ONE of us would be rested. Well while I was sleeping I guess Pete wasn't paying attention to signs and started driving towards Columbus, OH instead of Columbus, IN. Thank God he realized it before he had gone to far... LOL! We got home around midnight. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait until we plan our next little getaway!!!
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