There are so many young families in the area that have moved further west as their families have grown and they have seeked larger and more affordable housing. When I was dreaming of this space, I was really hoping to focus on our immediate neighborhood. All others are welcome of course, but I just dreamt of how lovely it would be to have an indoor space a walkable distance away from home where you can bring your children. Where you can sit down and drink your coffee before it gets cold.

My husband and I are both transplants to Chicago. I grew up in Texas; he grew up in Utah. When we had the opportunity to move to Chicago some friends and family were shocked and even scared for us. We have found that as long as you’re not in the wrong place at the wrong time you’re usually perfectly safe. In fact, we love it here so much we plan on staying here for as long as life will allow. Chicago is the city where we discovered whole new identities, as parents. And we love being parents in Chicago.