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Adventures with twin daughters
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Yellow Freckles
What's black and white and yellow? These days it's Oreo's face. He was in the backyard chasing something when he discovered the lilies. For some reason he... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
My Technology Failure
I was late picking up the blond twin from her summer camp this week because my computer calendar reminder didn't launch like I thought it would. I'm sure it's... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Go Ahead and Count
The girls have taken to counting things to make sure they have an equal number. This usually happens when they really like something (think candy or chips) or... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Father's Day to My Wonderful Husband
This year the girls decided to make presents for Daddy. I was told that I was not to buy him any gifts from them. They said that anything they can make would... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Twin Bond in Action
We had to take the blond twin for an x-ray this morning. Nothing series, but just something the doctor wanted to check regarding her spine. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Where Did That Tooth Come From?
Overheard at our house about lunchtime...Mom: "Okay, who is missing a tooth? I found one in the soap dish in your bathroom."Blond Twin: "Sissy, open your... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Second Half Planning
This was originally posted on the Chicago MomsWe were sitting in the Harris Theatre enjoying “I Bought a Blue Car Today” when star Alan Cumming talked about... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Great Smoky Mountains
I was sitting on a conference call when I read an email from my husband. He forwarded a GroupOn deal for a hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN, with a note that said,... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Step by Step
If there's one thing I want to change this summer it's a new habit the girls have developed. It used to be that when we said "go get ready for bed" the girls... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Boss Has Spoken
Sometimes I wonder if we trained Oreo or he trained us. Lately I think he's training us.Our unusually hot Chicago weather means that he's been drinking a lot... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Green Grass of My Dreams
Since our backyard has been a construction zone for most of the past two years we just gave up trying to put down grass seed. We spent a lot of time looking at... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Time to Fight More
We were driving to dinner after a long day together when my husband made a comment about my driving. It was the kind of thing that on any other day I would... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Spring Cleaning for Our School Library
This was originally posted on the Chicago MomsWe’re lucky that the girls receive magazine subscriptions every year as gifts. We also pick up chapter books at ou... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Travel Planning
This summer we're taking two long weekends as our summer vacations. Both are driving trips, so we're starting our travel planning. Oh, we know our routes and... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The End of Second Grade
I know this sounds bad, but I will be so happy when school is out. The girls' school is at that point where the real work is done. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Math Confession
Our girls are learning how to add multiple numbers at once. Recently they started stacking five or six numbers in a row and adding them. You know what? I check... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Three Down
After Dad died, I took all his shirts and made Mom a quilt for Christmas. Since then I've been working on quilts for my brothers. Last Sunday I surprised my... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
All Together Now
Once upon a time, my parents hosted grandkid sleepovers every Friday night. They would keep all six grandchildren overnight for a big grandparent/grandchildren... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Oh, She Plays Golf?
The girls have a new girl in their golf class. Last year it was just the two of them. This year their golf teacher added Holly, an eleven-year-old, to the class... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Lowering Our Food Expectations
I don't know when it happened, but somewhere along the way our dinners went terribly wrong. Oh, we still eat dinner. It's just that what we eat becomes simpler... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION