Mmm...Potbelly!

Chicago Trip - Day 8

The morning started off eerily quiet. Normally we sleep with a fan, but at some point in the wee hours of the morning, the fan up and conked out. So of course it was too quiet for Caiden and I to sleep, and it wasn't long before he was awake too. I knew he'd need a fan for his morning nap, so after breakfast we trekked over to Walmart.

Have I mentioned that my Mom lives 5 minutes from a Super Walmart? Yes - 5 teeny tiny minutes. I think we visited SWM every day. It was SO convenient (and yes, cheap)! I was in heaven. I also knew I'd be missing it dearly when I got back home.

We were successful in our quest for a replacement fan and returned in time for his nap. Later that afternoon, Caiden and I ventured out to the Huntley Outlets, did a bit of shopping and he got to play on the little playground there. Del Webb is understandably a tad short on tot sized play areas, so we took advantage of what we could!

Mom tried to meet up with us at the Outlets, but the timing was just a little off. We met up back at her house and Caiden napped while Mom and I chatted. I was looking forward to the evening for dinner at Potbelly's and hanging out with the Ptaks! Yay! We met up at their house where Caiden began to figure out that every garage has a shop vac. It took all of 30 seconds to spot it hanging on the wall. Jim was kind enough to pull it down so Caiden could get his fill of playing with it.

As per usual, Potbelly's was delish and the company was excellent. :) Caiden got his first taste of Potbelly and seemed to enjoy it! Afterward, we went back to the Ptaks' and hung out for a little while. Caiden even got to show off one of his new words - choo choo. There are plenty of trains going by in the area blaring their whistles. As soon as he would hear it, he'd point to his ear and cock his head. I'd tell him what it was and say choo choo to him. It wasn't long before he learned what it meant and how to say it!