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Luke and Sam are pretty tight.  Actually, all the siblings are.  But since Luke and Sam are home together the most, and share a room, they’re probably closer right now than any of the other siblings.  They fight sometimes, but for the most part, they have a lot of fun together.  Lately, Sam has been [...]

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It was another glorious day here in Chicagoland, and since the weekend promises to bring much lower temperatures and buckets of rain, I thought we should take advantage it.  However, we didn’t have all that much time between picking up Jack from school and taking Maria to a birthday party. So, instead of the park, [...]

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And I’m not referring to my kids – this time.
Growing up, we always had at least one pet.  Often more than one or two.  I’ve always been an animal person, and didn’t really understand people who weren’t.  To me, having a family means having animals, too.
But, they can be… trying.  And expensive – in more [...]

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And for me.  Today’s weather, that is.
I’m sure winter here is not over yet, but it’s nice to have some breaks.  Sam, Cheerio and I got a long walk in this morning.  Almost an hour!  What a joy it was, to be OUTSIDE and not freezing our asses off.
After preschool and kindergarten, Maria and Luke [...]

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My sister and I talked on the phone late this afternoon.  We talk most days, as I think it’s a release for both of us.  And, well, we’re about the only people we can talk to when the kids are conscious, as we understand all about the background noise.
Anyhow, as we talked, my kids, as [...]

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TA-DA!  My new washing machine!  (And no, that wasn’t my anniversary gift – thank goodness.  We just happened to buy it on our anniversary).  Shiny, isn’t it?  The old dryer looks pretty pathetic next to it, but what can you do?

I’m off in a few to buy some HE detergent so I can wash these [...]

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