Last week’s passing of Maggie Daley, Chicago’s former First Lady, may not have been a surprise to many people. She had fought a ten-year battle with cancer and in the past couple of years, things seemed more grim. In fact, when former Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that he would not run for office again [...]
When I got the wonderful news that I was expecting a bundle, I immediately put my zygote on the waiting list of a premier Chicago area day care. Sixteen years ago, that wait list was a year long. My then husband and our little famYily lived in Lakeview and did not have “clout” or high [...]
Cribs and Carbeds. GO-carts and Big Wheels. Skateboards and snow boards. The “L” and the bus. I can totally handle the Red Line. The 145 Express. I can even handle my guy traipsing down our city streets. We as Chicagoans must learn to navigate, it is almost a right of passage. But the car? The [...]
My mom was pregnant three times between 1978 and 1982. She had zero ultrasounds. It wasn’t that she was against ultrasounds, she just didn’t have the option. On the other hand, I’ve been pregnant twice since 2007 and can’t even count how many ultrasounds I’ve had. For everyone I know ultrasounds are a major part of [...]
I have written before about my love for the CSO’s Kraft Family Matinee series. This series of several, hour-long Saturday afternoon concerts is a wonderful way to introduce elementary-school aged children to the beauty of classical music. Each concert features selections from works by great composers — organized around a theme, such as water or city versus [...]
In Danielle Smith‘s recent blog post, she asked moms how they wanted to be celebrated on Mother’s Day. She wanted to know if you’d prefer to celebrate being a mom by spending time with your children or by taking a few hours off and spending time away from family responsibilities for some rest and relaxation. [...]
One of the best things about being a Chicago Mom is Chicago! We have the most beautiful skyline, hands down. Our downtown is so perky, and exciting, sometimes I simply take the “L” to Michigan Avenue to people watch. I was so excited to spend the afternoon at the The Peninsula Chicago for afternoon tea [...]
As his final term comes to an end, I realize how much I’ll miss Mayor Richard M. Daley. Whether you agree with his politics or not, I think there are two big reasons he’ll be missed once he leaves office as Chicago’s longest-serving mayor. First is that he speaks his mind. No one can ever accuse [...]
It’s March and we’re over the hump now. I feel like I have successfully survived this Midwestern winter. Yes, I know we’ll still freeze for another month or two but I think we can deal with it. We’re Chicagoans, aren’t we?! Besides, we have things to look forward to, like, the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade [...]
Every year, for four days in February, the National Audubon Society and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology sponsor the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). The project engages citizen scientists in taking a “snapshot” of birds across the continent. This year’s GBBC will be held February 18-21 and everyone is welcome to participate. The program has [...]
When I step outside, I’m in Chicago in February. It’s cold and snowy and, well, cold and snowy. It’s February in Chicago after all. Somehow when I come into my house, I’m suddenly in the Valley where California girls reign supreme and “like” is used every other word. I’m not sure when, how or why, [...]
We attended our first “Family New Year’s Eve Party” this year. I was hesitant in the beginning. Our friend, a home brewer, was really excited about the family-friendly party Revolution Brewing Company planned and asked us to join them. Sure, it sounded fun, but I’ve become wary of parties at restaurants and bars. All too [...]
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