Field Trip: Chicago

We just got back from a stay in Chicago. I attended the Society of American Archivists annual conference (more interesting than it sounds!). Dagfari and ProfDad spent two days at the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, which D loved. Especially the Field Museum. There were special exhibits on Charles Darwin, the Maori of NZ, and new dinosaur discoveries. I now need to find a good kid book on Darwin/evolution for our science "curriculum", since that's what D seems most interested in.

We also spent quality time with D's aunt, uncle, and dog cousin, and we attended a RenFaire with the whole family. D is now planning a RenFaire for our backyard. This has been his major project since we returned. He's also writing a graphic novel, starring his guinea pigs and stuffed animals.

We're definitely unschooling this week, since ProfDad and I are dealing with the beginning of semester craziness. I'm also on the programming committee for the BookMarks book festival http://www.bookmarksbookfestival.org , which takes place this Saturday.