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Adventures with twin daughters
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No More Multitasking
I've come the the realization that I cannot multitask anymore. I realize numerous studies have shown that you're not really more effective when you multitask,... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Life Without Bars
When we brought Oreo home, he didn't want to go into his crate. He spent nearly two months locked in a crate in the animal shelter. The first night we put him i... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Treading Carefully in New Territory
When we were kids, my cousins all moved to fun locations that made for great vacation memories. It also meant that when Gramma or Grampa (on either side)... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Where is That Sound Coming From?
I was on the phone with my husband when the sound started. It was a small whine that I couldn't identify at first. It took a minute to realize it was Oreo. The... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thanksgiving Fun Results in a Sick Day
"You're punishing us for being sick," was the last thing the blond twin yelled at me before she stomped up the stairs this morning. I replied, "Nope. Sick... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
What is the Password?
Our laptop is password protected so the girls cannot log on without our knowledge. In her quest for more independence, this drives the blond twin crazy. She... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fast Forward Please
The holidays are coming and I'm dreading them. I mean every single activity between now and 2012. This hasn't been a particularly happy year with Marlene and Da... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
And the Winner Is...
The girls came home from school just bubbling with excitement. Their class needed to elect a class representative and alternate for their student council. They... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
One of the nicest things about blogging is I'm offered opportunities to review different books. When I received an opportunity to review "The Girl Who Never Mad... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Prayer Blankets
Our church creates prayer blankets for people who are facing a challenge. It could be something like grieving after the death of a loved one or like recovering... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Time is It?
I was sitting at my desk working on a PowerPoint presentation when I glanced at the clock. I stared for a minute trying to figure out the "what's wrong with thi... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Next Time I'll Be Completely Biased
I am in so much trouble with the brunette twin. They had a costume party at their Brownies meeting. At the end the moms were asked to clap for each girl to... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Relearning Nothing to Do Time
It was about a year ago that Dad started getting really sick. Since we never knew what Mom and Dad would need and when, we got into the habit of making sure... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Front Porch Dog
We use a tie-up to put Oreo outside attached to the play set whenever we're working in the yard or just think it's a good day for the dog to be outside. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
We've Been Boo-ed
***Orginally posted to the Chicago Moms***The first time it happened, we didn’t even know we’d been boo-ed. We opened our front door to find an orange, plastic... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Privacy Issues
The blond twin recently decided that she wants her privacy. Not from us or her sister, but from everyone else. She has started complaining when we tell... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Worst Ten Minutes of the Day
Each night we make sure the girls' backpacks are ready, clothes are set out and lunches are made. So why is it so hard to get them out of the house in the... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm Going With
When we first adopted Oreo, he wasn't happy about getting into the mini-van. It was a battle just to get him near the vehicle and getting him in wasn't any... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Best When?
Overheard at our house...Blond Twin: "Did you get this at Best Buy?"Mom: "Did we get what at Best Buy?"Blond Twin: "The honey."Mom: "Why would we buy honey at... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Role Reversal
When we rehabbed the family room, we added a surround sound system. It really spoiled us. There are a few songs I think sound much better when played a little... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION