Farrah Brown and I will be teaching a great new class at Birthing Babes Childbirth and Parent Education Studio in Lombard. Birthing Babes is what I’ve been waiting for to spring up out here in the ‘burbs, but I’ll…
I remember when my oldest went off to first grade and I got to pack his special little lunch. I would always write notes, add some stickers, sneak in a little treat. Now that he’s going into junior high….let’s just…
Yesterday Farrah and I took our kids downtown to see the Tall Ships at Navy Pier. It was an amazing day. Here’s Little B’s take on just how exciting it was…
Every year Will County throws an “Old Time Family Fair” in Peotone, Illinois. I know it may be a drive for most of you guys, but it will be worth it. There is fun for all ages! Some of my…
This morning I read about a local mom getting harrassed by an employee at our beloved Brookfield Zoo for breastfeeding in public. This is unbelievable to me. I have breastfed all over that zoo without any problem. I’m…
I love school supplies.
That day in mid-July when the giant cardboard point-of-purchase displays go up, filled with crayons and pencils and notepads in every shape and size, makes my heart skip a beat.
Even when I had no children…
I know that we frequently sing (haha!) the praises of Music Together around here. But I wanted to let you know about the free demo classes happening this week and next week so you can try it our for yourself. …
This is my 18month old son on a very typical day around our house. He chronically puts this bucket on his head and starts to dance (that is why his arms are up in the picture) and then walks around…
My oldest son, Kaleb, who is 6 1/2, is my deep thinker, perfectionist, compassionate, and hard working little guy. Of my three sons, he is the one who asks those questions that really make me stop and think before I…
For those that don’t know me, I just had my second baby 2 weeks ago today. He is beautiful and quite the little miracle. I feel so blessed to have a second child in my arms after a miscarriage and…
