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Adventures with twin daughters
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You Can't Quit
The girls have been taking piano lessons since the beginning of the year. At first both girls learned at about the same pace. They shared songs and learned the... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2011 SELF EXPRESSION -
Scrabble Flash Competition in Progress
The girls received a Scrabble Flash game for Christmas. We recently opened it and cannot stop playing it now. There are only five tiles, so it's a good level fo... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2011 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
That's Art?
Overheard at the Morton Arboretum...Brunette twin: "Mom, what's that?"Mom: "It's part of the art exhibit."Brunette twin: "Really, it doesn't look like art.... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Computer Summer
This was first posted on the Chicago Moms blogI was casually chatting with our girls’ first grade teacher about their assessment scores. Read more
Posted on 30 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Always Party with the Nurses
When my brother Dave married his wife, there were about 25 little, adorable, Irish girls running around. I couldn't keep their names straight, so they were... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Two and Done
Last week I finally finished the blond twin's baby quilt. Yes, I know I'm about six years too late, but it's done and it's wonderful. Even now she looks at... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summer Dog Training
Oh, we are such first time dog owners. We spent all this time training Oreo when all we needed to do is wait for summer's heat. He's a whole different dog now... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2011 FAMILY, PETS -
Their First Overnight with a Friend
The girls spent the night with a friend last night. It was the first time they spent the night any place other than Gramma's or with their cousins. We were... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Not Ready for Sandals
The girls love, love, love to have their toe nails polished. One of our neighbors likes to paint their toe nails different colors and designs. She does a great... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sleeping in the Sauna
Last winter we burned out another humidifier. We've been running one every night for years because it really seems to reduce the brunette twin's allergy symptom... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Family Photos
A couple of years ago we took a family photo. I was looking at that photo recently thinking how glad I was we made time to do it. I figured it would be the... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Summer Sitter
Jayne is back this year as our summer babysitter. She takes the girls out to classes, swimming, biking, etc. Her main job is to get them out of the house a few... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Back to Reality
When I talked to my brother the night Marlene died, I told him we could pack up and come home right away. He said, "Nothing will happen before you get back. Jus... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rest in Peace Marlene
I was standing in the lobby of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island when the call came. One of my brothers asked if I was away from the girls and kept pushing... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
History Repeats Itself
When my brothers and I were young, we received a dog for Christmas. She was a German Shepard mix that came from the same animal shelter from which we adopted... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
We're Starving
Overheard at the bus stop on the last day of school...Brunette Twin: "I'm starving."Blond Twin: "Mom, we were the only kids in class without a snack... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Last Day of First Grade
Today is the last day of school and I'm so happy about it. We'll have a few months without the morning "you are going to miss the bus" panic. We'll have a few... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
No Autographs Please
Oreo is the neighborhood celebrity. I'm not sure if it's because he's so beautiful or because he's a Husky, but all the kids and adults want to pet him. They as... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Comfortable Silence
The girls exhaust us with their questions. A friend's mother once said to me, "I needed a nap after they were here. How do you keep us with all the... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
First Grade Fashion Consultant
Overheard at our house...Brunette Twin: "Mom, today is the end-of-the-year program. What are you wearing?"Mom: "I don't know. I haven't thought about it,... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION