Wednesday was our last day for a while with no school, no ballet, no gymnastics, no classes, and no other kids to watch so we decided to do what the girls have been asking to do all summer...take the train!
Abigail had "Meet the Teacher" (who is her favorite teacher from the first few weeks of last year that we were so sad to leave so the transition to preschool this year is so easy) until 9:25 and our train left at 9:55. I should have done a little more research, because the only parking left was 4 hour parking, which meant we had to take the train to the city, do our "things" and get back in 4 hours. Wasn't the relaxing day we had planned, but we made the train so that was all that mattered! As expected, the girls loved the train...and abigail has decided she wants to move to every town that the train stops at!
When we got there, we hopped into a cab and headed over to American Girl. This was the girls' first exposure to the CRAZINESS that is American Girl Dolls, but it was fun. When we got there, Aunt Katie was waiting for us (she works 2 minutes away) so that was so exciting for them. We walked around the store and let Abigail pick out things to ask Santa for (which should be no surprise is 1 of EVERYTHING). It's such a fun store! When I found out Abigail was a girl, one of the first things that popped into my head was "We can go to American Girl!" Weird, I know...but a family I nannied for was obsessed with the store and we always went there and I couldn't wait for my kids to do that!
Of course, Caitlin liked the store, but is really too young to get the store concept! Abigail's favorite part was the hospital where sick (ripped, torn) dolls go and the salon where you can get your dolls hair done! This is Abigail's year for a bday party, and I told her if she wants, she could pick a friend (or cousing and sister) and go to American Girl to have a tea party and get her dolls hair done (if Santa comes through for her)....so we'll see what she chooses!
After American Girl, we headed over to Disney for a quick souvie!!! Thanks Aunt Katie for our princesses!!!!
(Darn Camera...don't get me started)
It was a fun couple of hours on Michigan Avenue!!! We can't wait for our next visit!
1 comment:
i had fun seeing you guys at the world's most politically correct store ever! american girl sure covers everything and everyone, i love it. was great seeing you guys even for a short visit.
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