Monthly Archives: April 2011

Excuse me?!?!?!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  There are some things I cannot stand.  One is the sound that the Morton Salt container makes when you open the aluminum spout, another the pissy little brat who works at the counter where I buy my make-up at the mall and … Continue reading →

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Birds, Bees, Therapy and Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  Yesterday, my son had the awkward experience of attending the Robert Crown Center for Health Education.  All kids in the 5th grade that attend public school here in Orland Park go unless you specifically request that they do not.  My eldest … Continue reading →

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Another Fashion Trend I Will Be Ignoring..

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

They come and go, fashion trends.  Some I adore and some I ignore.  I adored the baby doll style top trend, the velour sweat suit trend, even the skinny jean trend.  I especially loved the tousled “do nothing” with your … Continue reading →

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That Rainy Day Feeling Again….

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  I do not know what it is about these rainy days that make me so lethargic and completely devoid of motivation.  I had an entire mental list of things that had to get done today.   The poor list never stood … Continue reading →

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Little Birdie

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

This morning, as I was peacefully making my coffee, a shrill scream comes from my daughter’s room  followed by “MOM!  Come quick!”.  Of course I panicked and thrust myself down the hallway towards her room like a madwoman fearing the worst.  … Continue reading →

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Summa Summa Summatime!!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Today the temperatures are forecasted to reach 85 degrees!  I am excited, even if tomorrow the temps will only reach into the 50’s.  I want to openly thank Mother Nature for blessing us with this day of warmth. 

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Pepper Spray + 8 year old=WTF???

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  This morning I stumbled upon an article in the Associated Press about a young boy who was pepper sprayed at school.  I have to admit that at first I chuckled because my warped mind went directly to the scene in  … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Cone Is OPEN!!!!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

If you are from the South side, you undoubtably have been to Rainbow Cone Ice Cream on Western Avenue.   If not, then crawl on out from under that rock because I have just found out that they are now open for … Continue reading →

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Obama 2012

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Well, it is official, the re-election campaign has been announced and here it is…….The 2012 Obama campaign launch video. Video:youtube BarackObamadotcom Forgive me if I am not too excited this time around…..promises, promises…..Yawn.

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Did you hear…..?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

One of my all-time favorite quotes is one from the late Robert McCloskey and it goes like this: “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard … Continue reading →

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