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Adventures with twin daughters
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It's Okay to Have Fun with Your Children
This was originally posted on The Chicago MomsFor our girls’ birthday we took them and two friends to see Big Time Rush last weekend. Rachel Crow opened the sho... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Big Time Success
When we handed the girls their early birthday present they opened the package and said, "What's this?" They hadn't been to a live concert before so they didn't... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Odd Couple in Our House
Since the girls took apart their bunk bed, we decided we're not going to put it back together -- despite the fact that they woke up the next day with renovators... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Continuous Negative Loop in Her Head
The girls and I were in the minivan talking about bathing suits. This is the time of year when I realize I should have bought the next size swimsuits for the... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
What's a Landline?
I was on a work conference call when I heard someone dialing a phone. A few seconds later I realized the girls were dialing the phone. Before I could say... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
And the Winner is
Radio Disney runs a lot of call-in contests. The blond twin recently decided this was her ticket to fame and fortune. She has been listening to Radio Disney to... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
No Help Necessary
We were sitting on my brother Steve's deck at Jake's 8th grade graduation party last night when my husband said, "Did you help the girls take apart their bunk... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whatever They Want
On the way home from Zoo Camp last Thursday, the blond twin said, "When I'm a mom I'm going to give my kids whatever they want. I won't say no to them."I... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wandering the Back Roads
I like to go off the main roads and see what's there. Sometimes we do this when we travel. Sometimes I do this when I'm wandering to a local destination. My... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wabash is Worth Exploring
Originally published on the Chicago MomsIf you’re looking for a new place for a long weekend, take a look at Wabash, Indiana. It’s an easy 2.5 – 3 hour drive... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Math Girls
When I was in school I was constantly told I was good at English and bad at math. I heard it so often that it still echoes in my head. Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Role Model to Help Her Build Her Library
The blond twin has been talking about how to build her own library. She wants to keep writing books until her bookshelf is full. As if by magic, Last Laughs... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summer Creativity Leads to a Puppet Show
The girls were strangely quite yesterday. They took a lot of paper and crayons into their room. The door stayed closed for hours. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
From Baby to Babydoll
I always call the girls baby. Even though I know they are way past the baby stage, I constantly tell them "You'll always be my baby. Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Uninsurable Eight Year Old
I don't post many political thoughts on this blog. I write mainly to create a diary for our girls. Some day I hope they will read it and it will bring back... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Camp
The blond twin swooned when I asked her if she wanted to go to book camp. She said, "They really have book camp?" It was like her dreams came true.She loves to... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
All in My Head
When I stood at the counter signing all the forms for horse camp, one caught my eye. It was a lice release form. Essentially it said that lice was a real... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lunch Change
During the school year the girls make their own lunches the night before class. They are in charge of making their lunches, packing their portable fruit and... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Double the Money, Double the Fun
The brunette twin could hardly talk about anything else but pony camp all weekend. She bubbled every time she said something. We walked into pony camp... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Separation Anxiety
The brunette twin often says she'd like her space. She says the blond twin won't let her just do what she wants to do like read or draw a picture. Read more
Posted on 25 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION