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• So Much Natural Beauty

  When we went to Nashville for Spring Break our plan was to drive through the Shawnee National Forest to see the Garden of the Gods. It rained that day so we... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Days of Family and Fun

  When we found out our niece Maddie was going to be in St. Louis we immediately made plans. She's just a couple of years older than our girls and they adore... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Did You Survive?

  I went into the girls' room early one morning and found them staring at the same tablet. I asked what game they were playing. They replied they were looking... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Same Game, Different Tablets

  For a long time we had one laptop the girls shared. This meant they spent all their time stretched out next to each other staring at the same screen as they... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oreo is Helping Us with Our Dog Search

  As we review the different dog rescue organizations, we find that there are a few we go back to over and over again. Each one requires an application with... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Back Together with Tears for One

  While we waited for the brunette twin to come home, we stopped by a pet adoption event. There were several rescue organizations we've been watching all in one... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day Two Apart

  Last night was rough for the blond twin. When I was done working I took her on a bike ride to her friend's house. Amira joined us on a bike ride to a park. Afte... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day One Apart

  The girls were invited to go camping with a school friend. At first they both wanted to go, but then the blond twin changed her mind. She wasn't sure she... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Negotiating for a New Dog

  We've been exploring different dog rescue organizations. Some time this fall we promised the girls we'd adopt a new dog. The different rescue groups have... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Daddy Thinks It's Cute

  The girls are at a point where they have to try on their clothes. It's just not possible for me to bring home clothes and expect them to fit. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Problem with Cereal

  For whatever reason our girls have decided that they won't eat cereal during the summer. I vaguely remember saying something at the beginning of summer about ho... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Fun Without the Summer Sitter

  When we were planning the girls' summer activities this year we left out an important element. For the past six years we've had a summer sitter. First it was ou... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• You Smell Familiar

  Overheard at our house: Blond twin: "Mom if I tell you the truth, will you be mad?" Mom: "What's up?" Blond twin: "Well, after my shower I wanted to put on... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nashville the Perfect Summer Road Trip Destination

  This was originally posted on The Chicago Moms. We went to Nashville for Spring Break this year. We took a seven-day road trip that left us wanting to go back... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Photo Fun

  When the girls were born I decided to try to write a note on the back of every photo. Something brief with names and locations so they will always know why we... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stanley Cup Trash Talk Fourth Grade Style

  The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in the last two minutes of game six. It's still hard to believe we won since we spent most of the game looking like... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS

• What's That Place Called?

  We try to write notes on the back of photos before we put them in the girls' albums. Tonight is game four of the Stanley Cup finals. The Blackhawks are down 2... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memories of Oreo Keep Us Smiling

  Right after Oreo died the girls didn't want to talk about him. Now that a couple of weeks have passed they bring up random memories about their puppy. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Playing the What If Game

  The girls are still struggling with Oreo's sudden death. They spend a lot of time talking about their dog and how much they miss him. They spend a lot of time... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Am I a Baby?

  The girls are increasingly straddling the space between little girls and tweens. They are close to crossing, but they are not quite there yet. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION