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• Memories of Magic

  Growing up my parents were really good at vacations. I suppose I look at childhood with a set of rose colored glasses, and I suspect we did without other... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FAMILY

• Crow

  About a month ago B announced he hadn’t slept well the night before because a rooster started crowing every 3 minutes or so starting around 4:30 in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 FAMILY

• Dear Gracie (Month Fifteen)

  

  I know that you are actually closer to 16 months than 15 but I promised myself I’d still write these every few months to help keep track of your busy little... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FAMILY

• Five on Friday: Cold May Edition

  

  Don’t worry y’all, it is cold and raining in Chicago. There was snow in some suburbs today. It is like my winter coats are putting up one last bloody battle to... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 FAMILY

• From the Memory Bank

  I have this memory from growing up that makes me start giggling uncontrollably whenever it pops into my head. I was in high school, my brother was in middle... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FAMILY

• Conundrum

  I mentioned last week I was suffering from a big case of WMG or Working Mom Guilt. I acknowledge this isn’t something unique, but it is my own little satchel... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 FAMILY

• Three Days

  

  After reading my own blog post last week I decided I needed a day to enjoy life without working or worrying about my work email. Combined with my recent 5 year... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FAMILY

• Working Mom Guilt

  I’ve been struggling with a strong case of Working Mom Guilt (WMG) lately. I think it is a combination of a few different things, with “work being frustrating a... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 FAMILY

• By the Numbers

  Five- the number of cheeses B and I ate for our date-night-in on Friday (along with assorted cured meats, bread and some wine) Three – the number of nights I... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FAMILY

• Birthday Wish List

  

  My golden birthday is at the end of the month (I’ve waited a 31 years for this…) and I’m pretty excited to celebrate with my family. My favorite celebrations... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FAMILY

• Five on Friday- Wrapping It All Up

  

  I cannot remember the last time I was so happy it was a Friday. This week…I need it in my rearview mirror. I’m linking up for Five on Friday again- I enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FAMILY

• My Kingdom for an Antihistamine

  

  Yesterday I went to the allergist for a fun filled day of allergy testing. I’ve always suffered from seasonal allergies, my tolerance towards cats has grown... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FAMILY

• Five on Friday

  

  Here we go again, Five on Friday. Friday Friday, Friiiiiiday. This is the last weekend in April also known as the Month We Scheduled Way Too Much Stuff and I’m ... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 FAMILY

• Book Club: Our Next 6 Months/Books!

  Our books have been selected and after a little bit of a lag we are off and running for the next 6 months! Books are being read in reverse publication order so... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 FAMILY

• Post-Bunny Day

  

  B and I spent this past weekend in Michigan with his parents and family- a good time was had by all. Despite a truly heinous drive from Chicago to Detroit, in... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 FAMILY

• Five on Friday: Easter Edition

  

  1. Did you have any fun Easter traditions growing up? My Mom has a beautiful set of traditional German Easter ornaments (wooden) and some gorgeous ceramic... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 FAMILY

• Something’s Gotta Give

  The main themes in my life are living, parenting, working. These are my day in and day out. Lately though, as Gracie gets bigger and daycare pick up eats more... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 FAMILY

• Things I Am Dreaming Of

  1. Sunshine 2. Beaches 3. Wearing a swimsuit at a beach, pool or other body of water 4. Sunscreen 5. Frozen cocktails 6. Drinks on patios 7. Freshly mown grass... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FAMILY

• Swings & Eggs

  

  Last Wednesday B left for Charleston for sailing while I stayed home in Gracie. I KNOW. CHARLESTON VERSUS CHICAGO. UNFAIR. After realizing last summer that I’m... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 FAMILY

• Book Club Update

  

  Over at Goodreads, discussion of the Goldfinch continues and our next 6 books have been selected. Reading order discussion dates to be announced soon! Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 FAMILY