Ben’s Spring Break did not coincide with Jack’s this year. I think it was probably for the best, since our 4 kids need 2 adults to supervise, but any three is okay to handle alone.

We tried very hard to plan something fun for Ben each day of his spring break.

There were surprise sweet treats like unexpected donut stops, a visit to the new Nothing Bundt Cakes shop that just opened, and chocolate from Papa.

Special visit to Papa’s office

Surprise Donut Stop

Nothing Bundt Cake

Also other treats, like his favorite meals, Potbelly’s, Wendy’s, Shine, and McDonald’s.

Shine for Shirley Temple’s and Pot Stickers.

Potbelly’s Pizza Sandwich and Milkshakes.

And there were fun activities like a playdate with his classmate, visits to a few parks, a special visit with his father to the Art Institute, and a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.

Oz Park

Oz Park

Art Institute

Museum of Science and Industry

Playdate at Jump Zone

After school at Jack’s school.

Montgomery Ward Park

It was tougher than I remember to add an extra kid to the mix and for Ben, I’m not sure having a week off of his normal schedule was particularly relaxing for him. Still, we tried our best to make this a great week for him. I just hope he remembers it that way…