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Adventures with twin daughters
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Me & Abe Splitting Rails
The girls are studying about Martin Luther King, Jr. in school. When we drove home from church yesterday, I told them about the time I met his wife, Coretta... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Joys of Sleepovers
The girls just started sleeping at friend's houses. They've spent the night with their cousins since they were infants. They are completely comfortable... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Learning a New Number
Since I bought my first car ( a baby blue Pinto from my Aunt Linda), I've had the same license plate number. When we married, my license plates moved to the... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
X Marks the Spot
The girls brought home their second quarter report cards last Thursday. As expected, their marks were good, except for the brunette twin's "work habits and... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Driving Towards Self-Confidence
Originally Published on the Chicago Moms blogWhen our girls arrive at a driving range to hit balls, people look at them with the “isn’t that cute” look. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
To Princess Or Not to Princess
We're headed to the Magic Kingdom soon and will be having lunch with the Disney princesses. This sent the girls into decision mode. Should they dress as... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Another Day, Another Blond Moment
The blond twin was putting her dishes in the dishwasher after breakfast when I said her name loudly. She completely ignored me -- shocking, I know that a child... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwing Caution to the Wind
The blond twin is a danger to herself. She is constantly in danger of hurting herself because she's not paying attention. She's either walking into something... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
My New Favorite Response
Today we were standing in the Plush Horse ice cream shop when the brunette twin, hugging the giant stuffed horse, said, "I want a pony."I turned to her and said... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Peace and Happiness
This has been a miserable year. It would be too depressing to go through the list of reasons, but we can agree that Marlene's and Dad's deaths would rank as... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Learning Our Art Preferences
Recently a daily deal site had discount passes for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. My husband emailed and said, "We should go at least once," so I... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Twinies
The blond twin wrote this adorable poem for her sister's Christmas card. Just you and meJust you and metogether foreverTodayI just want to sayThank you for bein... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Christmas Snapshots
Overheard at Our House Christmas Eve"I made you all presents," announced the blond twin. She wrapped special items from around the house for each of us. She... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Are You Buying Us Presents?
The girls are nervous. They pretend not to be, but they are worried. A few weeks ago they bought us presents from their school's holiday shop. They excitedly... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Eyes Have It
The girls have been begging for bangs for a while now. I resisted because I know bangs = ongoing maintenance. After months and months and months of reminding... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Truth Be Told
Overheard on the way home from piano lessons...Mom: "It has been a long week. I'm glad it's Friday because I'm tired."Brunette Twin: "Why are you tired? It's no... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Handwriting Lessons
I have what would politely be called messy handwriting. I could give a long list of reasons from being left-handed to never really caring. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Expert Advice on Managing Your Children's Holiday Gift Expectations
This was originally posted on the Chicago MomsAt the Chicago Moms/Chicagonista holiday party, Timetoplaymag.com Editor in Chief Jim Silver pulled up a chair to... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Missing Three
The girls wear glasses to school. They have very weak prescriptions, so they don't wear them when they are running around on the playground. They do have to wea... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Plastic Advantage
I was at a Christmas party last night when I realized I couldn't find my coat check ticket. I dumped my purse and still couldn't find the little pink ticket. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION