Guys, I’d love to stay and chat, but my Mom’s in town. Like, staying at my house, cooking my meals, folding my laundry, kicking me out of my own kitchen in town. So far, we’ve: …Asked the man at the meat counter how to cook a certain item- except in my atrocious Spanish I definitely asked him how to “kitchen” it. (He didn’t know.) …Drank bourbon. (Last night, people, last night.) …Fell asleep in front of Antiques Roadshow. (P.J. was {Read More}
Savers, #thriftortreat & the cutest costumes ever.
October 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimer: Thanks to Savers, I got to go play at my favorite thrift store for an afternoon. Although I’ve been compensated for my post, all thoughts, opinions, and incredible costume stylings are entirely my own. *** It’s no secret that I love thrift shops. And- like I’ve gushed before– I love Savers thrift shops. (If you ask me whether it’s because they work with nonprofits, recycle unsold clothing (or donate them to developing countries!) …or if it’s because their stock {Read More}
A shorter post. You’re welcome.
October 15, 2015 By 1 Comment
I spent the better part of this morning scrolling through old blog posts. That is to say, of the amount of time I had with my computer after kids were fed and generally acknowledged was spent scrolling through old blog posts. That is to say, roughly fourteen minutes. Two things were similarly evident in posts from ’08 and ’09: First, I was a wordy mo’ fo’. (1500 words? Sit down.) Secondly, I have always been this charmingly neurotic. So. Since I {Read More}
Wednesday Roundup: Dance, play, watch, and create.
October 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Apparently I’m bringing back the round-up: (Apparently there’s way too much to do in this town.) Guys- you’re not too late! Take your littles to (our favorite place) Pickle’s Playroom to see (our favorite peeps) The Play Cafè join in on the interactive Radio Party! This super-duper music and storytelling duo of Linda and Brad (which you might remember from oh- lemme see- Monday’s birthday spectacular) brings the fun, the laughs, the dancin,’ and ohmyGAWD the subsequent naps. Cost for the performance {Read More}
Suzy rocks out her 4th with The Play Café.
October 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to trade PR for a stellar party experience from The Play Café, but all thoughts, opinions, and nutty party masks are entirely my own. *** My buttercup with dandelion-fluff hair turned 4 years old yesterday. FOUR. While it seems like she’s actually going on 11 most days, I still can’t help but feel like she’s still the rosy newborn smiling in her sleep against my neck. (And if I were truly honest, I still can’t {Read More}
Way too much stuff: A Chicago playtime roundup.
September 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Avid, long-time, family-member readers might have noticed that the Wednesday Roundup had gone on a brief hiatus due to the draining, summertime heat. Okay, not really. But I did lose a lot of Man Hours applying sunscreen to various moving targets. So with the cooler weather comes the return of Awesome Things People Are Doing Around Town… …And That You Should Know About, Too: The 2015 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival– besides being an incredibly cool experience for kids ages {Read More}
Parental failure: Apple orchard edition.
September 28, 2015 By 4 Comments
I’m starting to see a pattern. There are ideas- really, really good ideas- that get into my head. And even if they don’t jive with my current reality, once I’ve decided that THIS is the plan, then buster: We’re sticking with the plan. So when it falls apart spectacularly, I shouldn’t be surprised. But I always am. Loudly. With tears. Which brings us to Sunday! P.J. and I- we– had decided to go apple picking. In Indiana. Because we always {Read More}
The Princess & The Pea & Dialogue My Kids Can’t Stop Saying.
November 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
You’re gonna want to step lively for this one: Chicago Kids Company’s The Princess & The Pea at The Beverly Arts Center (a gorgeous venue, by the by), is a throwback to vaudevillian song n’ dance theatre. With more patter, hilarious asides, and slapstick than you can ding a rimshot at, this show is enthralling for the 2-12 set (and just as much fun for their accompanying grownups). Princess Penelope wanders into the castle of a possessive Queen of a Mama {Read More}
