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• Universal Day Three

  We started our last day at Universal Studios the same way we did the first two days. We were at the gate early so we'd be in the Wizarding World of Harry... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Universal Day Two

  After exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, we ventured outside to the other attractions. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It Lived up to the Hype

  We decided to take the girls to visit Universal Orlando's Harry Potter World a few weeks ago. We had been talking about taking them there for a while. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Root of the Problem

  Just before the girls went back to school after Winter Break, they went for haircuts. I talked to our stylist and left them in her hands. When I came back,... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• And Then We Marched

  We hadn't planned to join the women's march in Chicago today. I had been following the march's development on the official Facebook page and through news... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask the Little Girls

  We were at the Chicago Blackhawks game last night with the girls and their friends. The tight seating meant we could overhear the people behinds us. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Laundry House Rules

  A while back the girls started doing their own laundry, which we thought would teach them to take better care of their clothes. Sure we thought they'd learn a... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Cannot Be Sick

  The girls started winter break with colds. Unfortunately for them, this means that their winter break has been a series of early bed times and lots of... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Same Christmas, New Location

  Mom has had her share of medical issues the past six months. When she said that she didn't want to host Christmas at her house, I guess no one was really... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wildlife on the Patio

  I was working when I heard the thump. It sounded like a large snow pack fell from the roof. The problem was that we haven't had enough snow for that to happen. ... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Cheer Spreadsheet

  The band girls decided to do a Secret Santa gift exchange. They can spend $15 and have to bring their gifts to band class on December 22. I asked the brunette... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Winter Style

  Overheard at our house... Blond twin: "Ooooohhh, Mom, I like your bun. It is so cute." Mommy: "It's my winter hair style. Fits under a hat. I don't have hat hai... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hold Your What?

  In the nearly 20 years that Daddy and I have been married, he has never willingly held my purse. I mean not for a second without making some crazy "it has... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Organs Are on the Way

  Our girls have a friend whose cousin is very sick. Spencer had cancer as a young child. He develop lung problems as a complication from the life-saving... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Black Eye Would Make Things Easier

  After some additional conversations with the ENT, our insurance company and many friends, I decided to have my deviated septum fixed. The surgery, November 11,... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• #FlytheW

  The fireworks were going off as I crawled into bed. Daddy woke up and said, "You're kidding?" No one was kidding. The fireworks celebrated the Chicago Cubs firs... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• She Shoots and Scores

  The brunette twin's basketball team has been steadily improving. In a short time they have morphed into something resembling a coherent team. Their plays look... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Basketball Trash Talk Middle School Style

  Overheard in our car... Brunette Twin: "The coach told us to trash talk the other team to try to get them to miss or distract them." Mom: "Really? What are you... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• You Can't Teach Tall

  The brunette twin tried out for the 7th grade basketball game. It was the first time she tried for anything. She was so thrilled when she made first cuts. When... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spell Check

  Overheard at our house... Mommy: "Girlie, you need to look at your poster. Unique is misspelled." Brunette Twin: "Really?" Mommy: "Yes, you need a "u" after... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2016 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION