The temps have been wonderfully summer-like this past week (which jives completely well with the past summer’s spring-like conditions), so I’ll totally understand if you haven’t caught up on your blog reading. But the time has come. I’m totally kidding. But just in case, here’s the rundown: Last week I smashed my car into my friend’s car. In the preschool pickup lane. And it totally wasn’t the awfulest thing my anxiety-ridden brain was unable to overcome at ALL. Sometimes I {Read More}
Zu Is Having A Zoo (Party).
September 30, 2014 By 3 Comments
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Little Beans Cafe. I was provided a complimentary semi-private party for my secondborn’s birthday, but am not being otherwise compensated. That said, I’d probably still gush about them this effusively because a) I’m a proud brand ambassador and b) I’m downright in love with this place. Carry on. *** If you’ve been a reader of the blog for a while- or if you happen to be one of the people I’ve {Read More}
Where Did All These Kids Come From?
September 29, 2014 By 5 Comments
One of my favorite human beings on the planet- one Annie G. (now M.)- visited from California this past weekend. And it was so good to have her back in town because a) we’ve celebrated so many 25th birthdays together and it’s hard to find people who experiences life quite as similarly as I do, and b) she brought her son with her. My godson. (Okay, P.J.’s too.) Who just so happens to be a smallish version of one of {Read More}
Bingo’s Birthday (And Zu’s Glee) At Emerald City Theatre.
September 28, 2014 By 6 Comments
Even the most refined theatergoer (you know, the kind that doesn’t require diaper changes at intermission) needs to begin somewhere. Chicagoans are extraordinarily lucky to have Emerald City Theatre’s Little Theatre and their Play With Me Plays as a primer, as a safe place for the youngest member of the family to enjoy the arts, and as a wonderful way to spend an hour. Their latest offering, the adorable Bingo’s Birthday (created and directed by Artistic Director Ernie Nolan), is a {Read More}
That Time Savers Thrift Stores Made Me An Addict.
September 27, 2014 By 6 Comments
Disclaimer: The good people at Savers Thrift Stores provided me with a gift card and the instructions to go wild on creating some looks for Fall, price-comparing along the way. However, I haven’t been otherwise compensated, and all thoughts, opinions, and killer heels are entirely my own. *** One of my the greatest loves of my life is The Art of the Thrift. I have excelled at this art since the day I found an orange vinyl bowling bag from {Read More}
That Time I Crashed Into The Preschool Pickup Lane.
September 25, 2014 By 6 Comments
You know how people are always accusing bloggers of only putting their best selves forward? I am rarely that blogger. This week, I am superbly not that blogger. The past few days can be summed up in nouns: Distraction, depression, exhaustion, nerves, endorphins, irritation, frustration, fear, pride, maternal adoration, and snackiness. So yeah, my dance card was slightly full. But as I was prepping for Tuesday night’s show (and why I thought I’d be any good at speaking in front {Read More}
Jasper Unlocks Achievement: 9 Months.
September 22, 2014 By 5 Comments
Jasper. You are now 9 months, which- as everyone knows- is exactly halfway to 31 years old. Soon you will vote, drive, and shave. Which would be the total reverse if you were an anxious girl of the Armenian persuasion like your mother. (Ba-dum-ching.) But while I have you living in my home for a teensy bit longer, I’d like to lay out the things about you which never fail to make me smile. (And, let’s be honest, I owe {Read More}
Dear Dad.
September 18, 2014 By 43 Comments
Hi there Pop/Dave- can I call you Dave? Still no? Fine/Dad… I know you’re tired. I know you’re frustrated and depressed about fighting such an unfair uphill battle. And I know how much you’re hating it that I’m blogging about something a father and his kid should never have to discuss, especially not on the interwebs, but there you have it. I don’t make the rules. I mean, I made this one, but other than that? No power. Because if {Read More}
