Monthly Archives: September 2009

Oh, the things kids say

My goal is to post a blog on this topic about every week or so. I’m sure I’ll always have something to put in it. Since Girly still isn’t talking a lot, these are from the little guy, of course. … Continue reading

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What happens now?

This year, I wanted to be ahead of the game. So, for the past month or so, I’ve been picking up items for the kids for Christmas and tucking them away. This past week, Target had the Hungry, Hungry Hippos … Continue reading

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Keep your motor (mouth) running

My son had to sit out of circle time at school today because he was talking too much. Quite honestly, my husband and I are surprised this is the first time he’s been called out for talking too much. Those … Continue reading

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Happy Fall!

We’ve already gotten in the spirit of Autumn by doing a little apple picking over the weekend. This has become somewhat of a family tradition, and it seems my husband and I underestimated its popularity. When we told my son … Continue reading

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Who doesn’t love a little dirt?

Is it wrong that I sometimes refer to my daughter as Pig Pen? It’s just that she’s a magnet for dirt, mud, paint, food and really anything that stains. I mean no disrespect and quite honestly, I don’t think she’s … Continue reading

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Oh, the things kids say

Kids really do say some funny things. Here are a few recent examples overheard in our home: Today, the kids and I arrive home after school/work. My son walks in the house, see dads and says, “Hey, Dad. How was … Continue reading

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More tales from the road

When you’re visiting relatives, it’s sometimes a “toss up” as to whether you stay with family or in a hotel. Each certainly has its advantages. While I don’t like to feel I’m in anyone’s way, I often prefer to stay … Continue reading

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Are we there yet?

The first part of our vacation was to visit some relatives who live outside of Chicago. We decided to drive since we wanted to take along a bit of our own baby gear and because we were planning some additional … Continue reading

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Did you miss me?

My goal is to blog at least three times a week. So, where the heck have I been for the past week, right?! My apologies for the long delay between blogs. My family was taking a much needed vacation, and … Continue reading

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First day of pre-K

First day of pre-kindergarten. The little guy was so excited. He popped right out of bed this morning, put on his uniform without a single complaint and giddily trotted into his class this morning. I’m not sure why this took … Continue reading

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