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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 last, but certainly not least, is when children call me (or any other adult for that matter) by their FIRST NAME! Continue reading
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 son went last year and came home completely disgusted and declared that “girls are gross!” and he didn’t want to discuss ANYTHING about it. Yes, honey, keep thinking girls are gross. Very, very gross. Stay far, far away. Continue reading
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 hair trend. Anything that saves me time and hides the evidence of birthing four children well is a fashion trend for me. Continue reading
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 a chance. It is on days like these that I am grateful that I do not work outside of the home because the only cure for this mood is a great book and a couch. Continue reading
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. I get there and she explains “I was getting dressed and someone banged on my window!”. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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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 the movie, Hangover, when the Las Vegas police were having a bit of fun with the guys and handed the kids the tasers. Except I soon came to the realization that it was the adults with the pepper spray and the smile was wiped from my face. Continue reading
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 the season!! I guess they have been open since the first week of March but Orland Park has kept me captive lately and I didn’t notice. Continue reading
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 is not what I meant.” | |
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