This year I was able to spend Mother's Day with my own momma. The sad thing is all of us forgot it was even Mother's Day until Sunday morning when we thought about going out to eat. We were so busy focusing on Sophia's play. But, I enjoyed having my mom here celebrating in Sophia's …
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Exhausting, Yet Fulfilling Week
Our week has been full of dress rehearsals, volunteering, visiting family and five shows. I am exhausted, but so happy inside. My body came through for me and I was able to enjoy every moment of this week.Alexander, who has been saving for an iPAD, realized he had enough money when Grandma Jo gave him …
The Simplest Things
"I find relaxation, enjoyment, and healing in the simplest things in life." - Louise Hay ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Last night Sophia and I had a "Practically Perfect" evening. We were dropped off at the door by Steve and Alexander for an evening of Mary Poppins. During the show Sophia would lean over and whisper, "This is so good." …
One Man Band
Check it out. This is my guy, Steve. Friday and Saturday nights he played his first gig as a one man band. He has played in several bands over the years as the awesome guitarist, but this was his first time doing it all and with a new Taylor guitar too! Web Site - http://stevekramerguitar.com/promoKit.htmlMySpace …
Alexander is a Teenager!!!
Yesterday Steve and I became the parents of a teenager. Fortunately for us, he didn't wake up with a face full of hair, pimples and mood swings. Instead he woke up with a sweet smile excited about turning 13!I can remember when Alexander was born. Steve and I would try to imagine what he would …
Book Signing and Sleepover
Last night Sophia and Alexander attended the book signing of Erin Hunter for the second year in a row. Erin Hunter writes The Warriors series of books about clans of warrior cats. The books have brought lots of imaginary play to both kids and their friends in the last year and a half. So, this …
Election Night
Last night my cell phone started ringing almost as soon as my class let out at 9:15PM. Sophia was calling to update me on the election results and beg me to drive downtown to Grant Park so we could hear Obama speak and be a part of the celebration. Oh, I wanted to. I really …
Voting Day!
Steve IM'd me early this morning that the lines at the polling booth were not long. However, the line at Starbucks, rewarding voters with a free cup of coffee, was very long. Hmmmm...... I know Steve has been looking forward to the free coffee all week! Hopefully it motivated others to get out and vote …
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