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The Parenting Version of Oversleeping a Final Exam
You know that nightmare college students have about sleeping through a final exam? I figured out the parenting version of it today.The girls, Oreo and I walked... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Five Months and Counting
When Dad went into hospice back in March, the doctor said, "No more than six months. He's just not strong enough to make it more than that." The hospice team... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Moving On Up
The girls have been obsessed with bunk beds ever since they spent a couple of nights in bunk beds at Walt Disney World. They have asked for bunk beds over and... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Second Grade Sneaky
The girls think they are so sneaky, but they are in that innocent sneaky stage still. They giggle because they think they are getting away with something withou... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Plastic Please
***An original post for the Chicago Moms blog***Once upon a time I was quite green. I collected reusable bags of all shapes and sizes. I had heavy duty plastic... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Improving Their Musical Tastes
As soon as the movie Gnomeo and Juliet came out I started planning to take the girls. First, it looked cute. Second, it featured the music of Elton John. A stor... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Am NOT Curious George
The blond twin is not taking to the idea that she is actually Curious George. Today she made an impassioned argument that she is actually Olivia."I'm bossy... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Daughter Curious George
We were watching cartoons one day when I realized that our blond twin is Curious George. It's a perfect way to describe her. Curious George is smart, so is the... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Five Ways We Grieve
A few months ago I receive a review (aka free) copy of Dr. Susan A. Berger's book The Five Ways We Grieve. At the time I was interested because my father had... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Backseat Driver
Someday the brunette twin is going to start driving and I cannot wait. While most parents dread the day their children drive, I'm looking forward to it.I'm goin... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just Say Yes
There has been so much going on lately that it has been hard to really relax. I think we're doing a good job of keeping the girls' world as normal as possible,... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
For the Love of Shade
When we bought our house, there was a house across the street with lots of old, mature trees. We didn't have any trees in our front yard, but we had lots of... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cool Fun at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
We recently had an opportunity to review Pinocchio at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The short review is that we really enjoyed it. For the full story, visit... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Princess Magic is Gone
It happened so quickly that I almost didn't realize what was going on. The brunette twin said, "Mom, Julianna said that Pocahontas is a real person and she... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Let the Sun Shine
The blond twin is obsessed with being blond. Recently I suggested that her hair was really more of a light brown than a true blond. A few days later a friend... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just One Clutter Free Zone
If I had one wish for our house it would be to have one completely clutter free zone. The closest we come to my wish is our bedroom. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2011 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Past the Point of Being Believable
I read an article in which the producers of the Good Wife discussed recent political scandals. They were talking about how so many times you couldn't sell the... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Fore!
The girls have been taking golf lessons for a couple of summers now. Many of my girlfriends told me they wished they played golf because so many business... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
No Thanks, We Had Power Yesterday
Just last night my husband and I were talking about the next house plans. The only thing on my list (after the patio is done) is a whole house generator. We los... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2011 RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Time to Get in Tune
The girls practice on an old piano we inherited from my Grandmother. Before it found a home in our place, the piano spent some time in the neighbor's living roo... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION