This past weekend one of my closest friends accomplished a very difficult goal through hard work and determination. Rachel, a.k.a. Single Gal’s Two Cents, successfully completed the Chicago Marathon. All weekend long my brain tried grasping the dedication and fortitude it took to go through with such a goal. I reminded Rachel many times how proud I am of her […]

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Approximately a year and a half ago, I quit my job. It was one of the most nerve wracking decisions I have ever made but I took a leap of faith (?) and did it. In some ways it has been my most excruciatingly hard year and a half but also my most deliriously happy year and a half. Almost […]

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Recently I watched “What to Expect When Expecting” where there are two pregnant ladies – one that everything is just great for and the other who is walking around miserable…well pretty much me. Let me give the disclaimer that I realize what I am doing by carrying a human being in my body is in fact amazing and my ailments […]

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As if I needed a reminder to the heavy lifting necessary in managing a child who has spent the weekend with his grandparents where “no” was infrequently part of their vocabulary, Drew had a temper tantrum for the books. Let me set the scene… Last week Drew’s grandparents took him to his taekwondo class. At the fine establishment is a […]

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This past weekend away was enjoyable in a way I never expected, never really even hoped for, and almost feel guilty about. I agree with all those sentiments that were passed along – it’s important to have adult time away from your children, yadda yadda. The carefree-ness I had over the weekend made me feel almost negligent. The relaxed feeling […]

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In the craze of just getting back from our adult vaca, I managed to actually complete a recipe…impressive, right? There’s nothing I like more than an easy, healthy home-made meal! This one may just be my new favorite!!!   Print Southwestern Chicken Barley Chili Author: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe http://www.melskitchencafe.com Recipe type: Entree Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  1 hour Total time:  […]

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This is the first in a LONG time, and I’m afraid last for quite some time, of adult only vacations that Adam and I will be taking. We are heading out to a friends’ wedding in Memphis, TN. We will be sans kiddos from late Thursday night (last night) until early Monday morning. What does one do without kids for […]

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Change my license plates and call me Mommy’s Taxi. I have entered a new phase in parenthood, I’m in the carpooling business!!! Other than the nerves associated with letting your kid go, and don’t get me wrong it’s not exactly easy for me, it’s great! Drew’s school friend is taking a sports class with him and the timing is hard […]

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