Tag Archives: family

Happy Kids Back at School Day!!!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

Spring break was interesting, the family stayed around home and we spent LOTS of time together.  What started out as relaxation quickly turned to annihilation as the kids turned on each other within days and began what I have come … Continue reading →

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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Wondering what to do with the family tonight? How about a free concert right here in Orland Park? My family attended last year and really had a wonderful time. I think this is one of my favorite new events that … Continue reading →

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Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

When the weather is dreary and cold like it is now, I love to turn that oven on and bake away.  Yesterday was one of those days when I knew a decadent dessert was in order.  The kids are on … Continue reading →

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My Own Private Island

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

No, I did not win the lottery. The island I am referring to is purely symbolic. Let me explain…Over 15 years ago, I was a young bride living in the city, preparing for my first ever Thanksgiving dinner party. On … Continue reading →

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It’s a Hard Knock Life….For Them

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The last time we had a full day confined to the house because of heavy rainfall, I asked my kids to do some extra chores.  Nothing drastic, it just seemed like a lot because they are not used to doing … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

This baseball season is coming to an end and I have to say that it makes me sad.  Sure, its been like a juggling act trying to get to two games at different parts of town at the same time … Continue reading →

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Hey there, Boo Boo!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The youngest of my bunch is just about finished with Kindergarten.  Every day he comes home with things for me to ooh and aah over that he has completed at school.  On Wednesdays the class has “technology” which basically consists … 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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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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