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• Tag You're Injured

  The school health aide called to say that the blond twin wanted to know if I could bring her some pain killers. It turned out the blond twin hurt her neck, but... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stomach Aches and Tears

  The brunette twin and I were walking home with Holly on Monday just laughing and chatting. We were about a block from home when we stopped. I grabbed my phone... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stay Focused

  We told the girls they had to clean their stuff before Christmas decorations went up. We have been really busy, so we haven't been very good about keeping up... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Two Three Five

  The girls had their Fall Student Horse Show yesterday. Unlike the first horse show we attended, we were ready this time. Two weeks ago we went to Goodwill to... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• From Cute to Cannibalism

  When the girls were little I started saying, “I'm going to eat you for lunch.” They’d laugh when I said, “What do you taste like?” If they were playing along,... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Second Thought

  I was putting up some Halloween decorations last night when I had a startling realization. As I stood at the end of our driveway staring at the white plastic... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Like Daughter, Like Dog

  Yesterday I came home from the store to a quiet house. Usually when I come back into the house, Holly waits by the door to greet me. It's as if she was left... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Crash That Never Ends

  Every once in a while someone will ask if everything is quiet in the neighborhood now that the crash is cleaned up. I just sigh and say it might be out of the... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lexington a Great Family Destination

  This was originally posted on The Chicago Moms. We were looking for a place close enough to visit for a three-day weekend that seemed a world away from our... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sorrow and Gratitude

  We were in Lexington KY when the call came. I heard the phone ring, but couldn't find the phone quickly enough to answer it. When I listened to the message, I... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday Through Friday Nine to Five

  When the girls started taking piano, Daddy said they could practice any time Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In other words, they could onl... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pretty in Paint

  When I was in Girl Scouts, we received a badge book. We would flip the pages and decide which badges we wanted to earn. Now Girls Scouts go through journeys so... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s Time to Stop Complaining About Common Core

  This was originally posted on The Chicago Moms During our recent parent orientation, our daughters’ teachers explained that they would not have math books this... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Drop of What?

  Overheard at our house... Mommy: There's blood on your neck. What did you do? Blond Twin: I don't know. Where is it? Mommy: On your neck, right here. Blond Twin... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• We're Just Tired

  Sometimes at the end of the day the girls will look at Mommy and Daddy with some alarm and say, “Are you ok?” We nearly always respond, “We’re just tired.”... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Kid Like Me

  We took the girls to the Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp Festival last Monday. It’s a fun time with lots of activities and a scrimmage game. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Big Sleepover

  The last 11th birthday bash was a sleepover. In the end we had eight girls, including our two. They arrived yesterday about 4:00 p.m. to a barking Holly. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eleven

  When the girls woke up, Daddy and I sang Happy Birthday. The blond twin was so excited that Daddy sang to her that she catapulted herself into his arms. The... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Connect the Dots

  Overheard at our house... Mom: Did you put your clothes away? Brunette twin: What clothes? Mom: I did laundry today. I put the basket with the clean clothes... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Almost Independent

  A few days ago I posted that the girls were going to walk home by themselves. This was a big step and I admit to being a bit anxious as I waited for them. As... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION