Category: Parenting
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City Girl Confessions: The Magic in the Mess
City Girl Confessions is my recurring column in The Glencoe Anchor. If you want to see my anxiety shoot through the roof, just say the word ‘messy.’ I get a little cringe-y and creeped out when it comes to certain things, and let’s just say that paint, play dough, clay, and slime are the stuff…
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Hello September
Photo by Matthew T Rader on Pexels.com This month snuck right on in, didn’t it? I awoke to pitch-black skies and a whole lotta rain. Everything seemed different. Somewhere, nature is quietly whispering, “Autumn is coming, you moron.” Today, Gus begins her very last year of preschool! Fitz and I will be celebrating our wedding…
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One Thing Missing
Peanut shells Garrett’s Popcorn (cheddar) Stiegl Radler Grapefruit beer Hot dogs vs. Polish Sausage Cracker Jacks Couple of homeruns Cousin meetup A Rizzo Jersey for Wells A lot of complaining for Gus Sunshine Player Nicknames A mullet on Kris Bryant … … … Only thing missing was a W.
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A Note About Dads
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve called my dad in a panic: either the basement flooded, my car was smoking, the pregnancy test said POSITIVE (this was years ago; not pregnant now), I forgot the name of our favorite mechanic, or I was just needing to feel a sense of calm in…
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City Girl Confessions: A Slice of Americana in the Driveway
City Girl Confessions is my recurring column in The Glencoe Anchor. I have distinct memories of childhood centered around a basketball hoop. We had one in our driveway for nearly 20 years and it was the nucleus of entertainment. It was where I learned to dribble a ball, outshoot my brother in a game of…
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A Most Enduring Mother’s Day Gift
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a favorite column of mine written in 2016 for The Glencoe Anchor. Its words are some of my favorite as it pertains to this holiday and the mothers and mother-like figures we celebrate. I feel as though I’m drowning in gift guides. Each day brings about an email,…
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Throwback Thursday: Le Woof Edition
#TBT That sweet boy is now 7 and that pup is 10(!). But their friendship is still loving and precious after all these years.
Kelly Q. Anderson 