Thanks to the help of the Reddigs and Buschelmans - I am officially living and working in Chicago. It was quite a weekend and for the most part things went smoothly - and only a few picture frames broke. So I'd say it was a success.
Now for the stream of consciousness on the weekend. Mainly this goes out to the folks that were here for the move, but for the rest of you - enjoy it in your confusion :).
The Ford dealership in Glenview has possibly the best service even if they don't think to mention that your insurance might cover a cracked windshield. Baking/Cooking is definitely my stress - reliever. Always remember to have "NeeeeMO" on hand. A Chipotle that does not give you an extra tortilla when the first one breaks as they are rolling it up is not a true Chipotle. Secret Shot Game makes me more nervous than walking alone at night. Never have 2 viewing screens on (ie computer and TV) when you are trying to convince a 2-year-old that you are not watching anything. Be careful of what events you allow Robert to bring his video camera to. Sharing a full bed with a 2-year-old can be comfortable when the 2-year-old willingly sleeps on the floor. Dunkin' Donuts and a Box o' Joe can make any morning better. It's a toss up which song won this weekend "Part of Your World" sung by the whole crew minus (Prince) Eric w/ donuts in hand or "Torn" Karaoke-ed by a "deaf" person. Sharp rights can sometimes (secretly) actually mean "left". "I love the way it smells here." - Liesel. U-haul may be cheap, but service friendly? Not so much. Stoplights where the oncoming traffic has a longer green light are basically asking for accidents to happen. Always trust Katie to know how to set up a kitchen - who knew there was such a thing as an "appliance garage". Always trust Liesel to know how to set up a living room - it's all about using the corners. Always trust Eric to make your air clean and make a fine margarita. Always trust Robert to have a shot of tequila ready for you at a moment's notice and to create a family/friend tree out of picture frames. Always trust Mary Ann to be happy with a "mooooovie" - even if the viewing location is on the bathroom floor. I will be doing my Christmas shopping at the Ukrainian Village Grocery - please send your lists to me. 2 extra pinches of cayenne pepper is painful. Margaritas are not. Neither is Sangria w/ Vodka. Cayenne pepper, a shot of tequila, Sierra Nevada at dinner, 2 Margarita's, Sangria w/ Vodka - followed by Sunkist and Vodka...definitely painful. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake on a Sunday afternoon - best feeling ever.
Thank you for an awesome weekend full of sisterly and brotherly love...and well, I can finally say that I live in Chicago...:)!
2 comments:
Wow oh wow--I put this up for the Mitzi's page "blog post of the year." I mean, what can top a post that mentions me so much? Overall, fun weekend, with many exciting highs and lows. It's going to be great to visit you in your new location, even if we still have no idea where you live =) Hopefully we can find you, find the coffee shop, find the grocery store ("Eric's store")...and not find that "family friendly restaraunt" again!
This is a little late, but thanks for the props on the 'ritas and air filter fix-up. Its the same type of thing I would do in my home, except that at some point scotch would have been involved.
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