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Adventures with twin daughters
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Letting People Know
A neighborhood friend, whose daughters play with our girls, stopped by the other day. She said, "What is going on? I haven't talked to you in forever." I went o... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
The End of the Booster Seats
Overheard in the minivan...Blond Twin: "Hey! Mom! Didn't you say that we'd be out of booster seats when we turned eight?"Mom starts laughing.Blond Twin: "We... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Making an Effort
After the school tested the girls -- yet again -- to see if they should move into the advanced math class, the principal called. She said one girl was clearly... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Public School Frustrations
I am so frustrated with our local public school that I have a headache. Our school has an advanced math class that requires certain test scores at four differen... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Banned Books in Our House
The girls are really into chapter books these days. There are a couple of series they really like, but the blond twin is no longer allowed to read one of their... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Does Failure Drive Success?
***Originally posted to the Chicago Moms blog***At our daughters’ elementary school, there is a lot of talk about character education. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Brunette Appreciation Day
We're going to declare brunette appreciation day for all the time she spends keeping her twin occupied. Really, I know she loves her twin, but keeping her busy... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
What Time is It?
Overheard at our house about 9:35 a.m.Mom: "What have you been doing up here? Move it. We're going to be late for piano lessons. I'm tired of being late all... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The First Clothing Casualty
This is a great time of the year. The girls are back in school, with new socks, pants, shirts, etc. All their drawers are stuffed and their hangers full. From... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
The End of All My Children
When I was little, my Gramma Latimer watched stories all afternoon. I'd sit with her and she'd tell me the storylines of each soap opera. I didn't watch all of... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Case of the Missing Denim Jackets
This is the perfect weather for a cute denim jacket. Last year, the girls had two really cute, embroidered denim jackets. They were just adorable in these... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Inside the Mind of Teens
Our girls aren't teens yet, but they are getting there quickly. I like to read Vanessa Van Petten's Radicalparenting.com so I can start to understand what's... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Miniature Advantage
Overheard at our house...Brunette Twin: "I cannot wait to go miniature golfing. Gramma should be good at it. You know why?"Mom: "No, why?"Brunette Twin: "Becaus... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Big Birthday Weekend
For at least a month now the girls have obsessed about their birthday. They demanded I send their aunts and uncles a birthday list about a month ago. They have... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Earning His Keep
Oreo is fiercely protective of our girls. He doesn't like anyone or anything near his girls. He even barks when Mommy or Daddy hug the girls. Some days this... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Moving On
The first few days after Dad's funeral, I was just tired. I didn't want to talk to anyone or do much of anything. Of course, that's not really possible, so we... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Funeral Fashion
Overheard at the funeral home just before Dad's service...Blond twin standing in front of Grampa's casket: "Gramma, why is Grampa wearing the same clothes he ha... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Living in Limbo
There's this weird time between when someone dies and when the services are held that is like living in limbo. In our family the time is a bit longer than norma... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rest in Peace Dad
When I met with Mom and the hospice nurse on Monday, I called to tell both my brothers about the conversation. She didn't sugar coat how close to death Dad... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The First Day of Second Grade
It's so hard to believe the girls are in second grade. They are so much more mature and confident than I thought they would be at this age. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION