During these unprecedented times, both my husband and I found out early this week that we are officially working from home for the foreseeable future. No big deal from either of our perspectives, as we both already work from home occasionally. And the kids as of right now will be in school, so we’ll be able to focus and get plenty done, right? Wrong. Friday, March 13, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Governor Pritzker closes all Illinois schools March 17-March 30…
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We did it! We surprised our kids with a trip to Disney World! Our daughter had been asking for two years to go to Disney, as a lot of her friends were going. Neither my husband nor I are big Disney people. He went once when he was seven years old and I went with a friend’s family in high school. When we made the decision and I started the planning process, I was beyond overwhelmed. There was SO much…
The weather is getting warmer and school is almost out, which can only mean one thing - IT'S STREET DINNER SEASON!!…
Earlier this month, my daughter brought home the first of what I know will be many “family” projects. Every parent dreads these projects, because let’s face it, at this age, it’s less of a family project and more a “mom and dad” project. The ask? Design a Fall Storybook Pumpkin based on your child’s favorite book. In our daughter’s case that was Super Narwhal & Jelly Jolt. Sharing our story and some tips on what we used to create our…
Twas’ the night before first grade and this momma’s not ready! I am convinced this will never get easier. I thought for sure that once we got past the first day of Kindergarten my emotions would be a little more in check. But I was wrong. I almost feel that I’m having a harder time this year than last year, but I don’t know why. Certainly part of it is the fact that she’s growing up and becoming more independent,…
Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner. I walked into a store recently and saw tinsel, ornaments and Christmas decorations galore. If I’m being honest, I wanted to turn around and run out of the store immediately. Despite my disbelief that it could possibly be that time of year, I accepted the reality. So while the kids are still splashing around in the pool, eating one too many popsicles on a hot summer evening, and we’re all…