Flying solo

Chris went back to work today so it is just me and Gabby. With a little help from Max who stays by Gabby's side always. She is currently asleep in her bouncy chair so I have been able to eat and tidy up the living room. I don't want to stay too far out of fear of giving my cat the opportunity to harass her.

I spent a whole day away from her on Saturday so I have been not letting her out of my sight since I have been home. I road tripped with a friend to see Beth. It was great to see Beth but I really wish that I had been able to visit her earlier in her stay in Chicago. There was so much to see and Beth and I are both very into seeing the city. The museums, landmarks etc. and we don't mind walking. Unfortunately it didn't work out that way. We got to see the Sears tower. Which is very cool. Then because of various factors we ended up at the mall. Which was fun because we were all together but we missed out on the Art Institute. :(
Also, I highly recommend eating outside at the Cheesecake factory on Michigan Ave. Really yummy eclectic food and the way the outdoor seating is set up you can people watch and stay dry even when it is raining. The crab cake sand which is yummy and Beth had lemon raspberry cheesecake - so good!
Met Beth's amazing aunt who she stayed with. Beyond gracious and had a remarkable apartment on the lake. The kind you see in movies. I miss Beth and seeing her this summer make me realize how much and all the reasons why. I really wish we lived closer to each other but she has such a rich life in NOLA. And I have a new chapter in my life starting here.