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Happy Mother’s Day?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

I know I am supposed to smile appreciatively as I receive all of the “Happy Mother’s Day!” greetings this weekend, and I do.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being a Mommy and nothing in the world means more to … Continue reading →

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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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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

Today is a celebration of women worldwide.  Yes, we deserve it and should take a moment to realize how flippin’ fantastic we are. We are mothers, sisters, wives, peacekeepers, healers, nurturers, teachers, friends and more.  We have made multi-tasking an art … Continue reading →

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time again!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

    For the first year in many, my daughter is not part of a girl scout troop and we are not selling cookies.  The lessons in communication and organization that she learned from the sales will always be with … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Invite

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Let me just start off by saying, I think I am losing my mind.  I don’t remember feeling these immature feelings when I was, well, less mature.  Let me explain, here is how it went down… My child came home from … Continue reading →

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A Letter of Gratitude To My Fellow Moms…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Dear Fellow Moms, Thank you for being there for me.  As a mom, you support me when I need it the most.  A small gesture that may seem miniscule in nature to you very well may have made the difference … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Please Everyone

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Let me start by saying that I feel that generally, I am liked by most around me.  I try not to give anyone reason not to like me, but that does not stop the fact that some people are not … Continue reading →

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Labeling the Whole World

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Some will say I am in denial, but I am decidedly not.  I refuse to apply a label to children based on one or two people’s view of what is “different” about them.  My son was four years old when … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Whitney Houston

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Her voice was like no other.  Her songs bring me back to various times in my childhood and the news of her death just made me shake my head.

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Making The Most of It

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

With all of the running around we do while shuttling the kids to school, sports and the such, we end up spending countless hours in the car.  I have come up with a fun way to make the most of these … Continue reading →

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