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Edelkids Day 2016 - Take Your Kids To Work Day

By Jake Parrillo
Late in April, Edelman (where I work) participated in the annual 'Take Your Kids To Work Day' that happens at offices around the country.  

I've taken the kids to work before.  Here's a post and some photos from 2010 when Eloise made her first visit to Google.  And, here are some photos of Eloise dressed up for Halloween in her Eloise costume when she came to a Halloween party at the Google office in 2012.  

But, this year was the first time that I was able to take both girls - without Frankie and Nat - to the office to participate in the full day of activities.

The morning started with the normal walk to the train in Elmhurst followed by a ride on Metra to the station in Chicago.  After that, we walked down Randolph all the way to the Aon Center.  I pointed out the Sears Tower (and we talked to Granddad on the phone so he could tell the girls about how his Dad was involved at the Tower) and stopped for donuts for breakfast.

The team at Edelman did a great job of putting on a full slate of activities.  We did them all!  From breakfast to crafts to a cool green-screen photo session, the Parrillo girls took it all in.  

Here's Eloise (serious Eloise!!!) in the green-screen photo shoot:


And here's Sadie with a giraffe prop in the same green-screen room:  


After the photos, we decorated folders and did crafts.  


Then we drew ourselves as 'super heroes'.  SD's super power was 'cooking'!


Eloise drew skyscrapers using the view from the 63rd floor for inspiration:


And, we ended the day with a cupcake decorating session.  Who doesn't love unlimited frosting and sprinkles.



As we headed back to the train to go home to Elmhurst, I asked the girls what their favorite parts of the day were and they each said different things.  SD liked the train.  Ellie loved the crafts.  

But for me?  The best part was having some special time with my two big girls.  They got a peek into where I go most days and what I do, but I got a peek into how they are growing up and how they handle themselves in new situations.  I am so fortunate for the chance to share the day with them and I can't wait to bring them back (and maybe The Big Beef???) next year.



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