Step 1: Catch train and meet Dad at the end of the work day.

Step 2: Bring stuffed dogs.

Step 3: Mom calls Go 4 Food in Chinatown and places an order to be delivered to Ping Tom Park.    Repeat five times that the food must not contain nuts or sesame.  Pray that your message is understood and relayed to the cook.

Step 4: Picnic on the Chicago River.  Admire sun as it dips behind the buildings.

Step 5:  Tear into a crab rangoon.

Step 6: Work off meal at nearby park.

Step 7: Get home before good time turns into a not so good time.  Happy Thursday night!