By 7 a.m.

by Liz January 6, 2012

This little darlin’… …is required to be at the surgery center. Adenoids are coming out. Tubes are going in. Everyone tells me she’ll be playing again by the afternoon. And to expect it to be rough when she first wakes after surgery. Thank you so much for the luck, prayers and crossed fingers on the [...]

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The Big Snip Snip (of the Hair Variety)

by Liz January 4, 2012

Christmas Eve was even more special than usual this year since it was the last time I’ll ever put pig tails in Kate’s hair. Kate has very pretty hair. I know that I’m biased, but I’ve had parents of schoolmates right along with total strangers tell me how gorgeous her hair is and how their [...]

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10 New Year’s Resolutions that I’ll Never Keep

by Liz January 2, 2012

I’m not one to set official “New Year’s Resolutions” per se but I think the year coming to a close while also emerging from an abundance of holiday merriment and lack of regular work and school obligations, tends to lend itself to at least reflecting on how you live life and what are positive steps [...]

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American Girl What?

by Liz December 30, 2011

I totally admit that I had a heck of a time coming up with gift ideas this Christmas. My mom – thank goodness – told me she wanted to buy both Kate and Maddie their own My American Girl Doll this year. I thought it was a great idea, and was even more relieved pleased [...]

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FourSquare Prison Check-ins: The Latest Craze

by Liz December 29, 2011

Mama Kat, in all her infinite wisdom, included the below prompt in this week’s Writer’s Workshop batch. 5.) Draw a picture that best represents one of your most recent tweets and share it with us. Little did I know that my tweet regarding whether or not to check-in via FourSquare at an Illinois State Penitentiary [...]

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An #iPPP Photo Recap of our Christmas

by Liz December 28, 2011

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The Story of Jesus’ Birth, as told by a 3 year old

by Liz December 26, 2011

The story of Jesus’ birth, out of the mouth of my babe. Preschool teaches them so much, doesn’t it? Tweet Related Posts:I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasAmerican Girl What?Thanksgiving, through a Child’s EyesMy kids are 5 & 3, and I’m out of gift ideasIt’s Sure To Be a Classic

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The Christmas Party (Dress) of my Dreams

by Liz December 23, 2011

I love to plan events. Back in our pre-kid days, Craig and I lived in a neighborhood filled with young singles and couples, most who were transplants just like us. I organized and hosted parties a few times a year, and I invited – literally – every single person who lived in our neighborhood to [...]

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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

by Liz December 21, 2011

“Gleeful“, “beaming“, “proud” and “overly excitable” would all be perfect words to describe me during and after Maddie’s Christmas preschool recital. Her class sang, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” this year, and what could be more adorable than a dozen 3 year old muddling through that song? To top it off, Maddie pulled out [...]

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Christmas Eve Is…

by Liz December 19, 2011

…family …tradition …lasagna and sausage & peppers …homemade spritz cookies …singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Jingle Bells” …forgetting the words to “Frosty the Snowman” …Chicago …twinkling lights …Christmas music on the radio …winter coats …cold window panes …magic …bliss …perfection Tweet Related Posts:Our Magic NumbersA Yuletide Night at the MallElf on the ShelfHoliday [...]

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