Boxing Day at House on the Rock
The kids and I left Freeport fairly early to get back to Apple River to go to House on the Rock with my family. We were going to go before, […]
The kids and I left Freeport fairly early to get back to Apple River to go to House on the Rock with my family. We were going to go before, […]
Christmas Eve Morning It was so amazing to have my nephew in the house and my other siblings and their significant others. Christmas Eve Shopping We have this tradition on […]
21st December My mom had bought tickets for us to participate in this thing in Galena. It was called “Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll“. They give you 10 tickets to use […]
15th December We woke up the next morning at my parents’ home in Illinois. B would not be arriving in the US until the 16th. He won’t be staying with […]
I’m currently hiding. I am at my sister in law’s home. I love her more than anything, but my mother in law is another story. We made the 3.5 hour trip down here to see B’s family. While I may not be MIL’s favorite person, I know my children need […]
We started our trek to Chicago. The first trip with the kids since the separation. We are going home for Christmas to see family, both mine and his. B will […]
About a month ago, I agreed to attend a performance near Central. It would be with two other coworkers. There was concern about being on Hong Kong Island in the […]
My 41st birthday. Ugh. I spent my birthday at home. I was sick with a fever. I missed work. Luckily, there were no kids in that day. I feel older […]
M’s friend from the Philippines came to do tattoos for him and his friends. A few months ago, I had told M that I wanted to book the next time […]
When we were at the doctor on Monday, Monster was talking about something we were going to do while we were home for Christmas. I gently reminded her that Dad […]