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Murphy's Law is my every day

I embrace chaos. Whether it’s my mom sitting in an unmonitored wheelchair that is slowly snaking its way to the street, or locking myself out of the house for the 20,446,205th time, it’s just how I roll. It’s kind of my calling card that I always misplace. Sometimes, however, I’m not entirely to blame. Sort... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
November 5, 2015 at 12:15 pm • 

Searching for patience: My kid sees Africa, I see a missed appointment

I haven’t been very patient with my kid lately. “Hurry up”s in the morning and “slow down”s whenever EK can’t contain his excitement, flow from my mouth like the might ‘Sippa. And, as if I need to one-up myself, I pair my lack of patience with  a dismissive attitude; “Don’t just say ‘yep’, mama. Look!... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
February 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm • 

The CPS kindergarten application process makes me want to put my head through a wall

The CPS kindergarten application process makes me want to put my head through a wall
If you don’t know how the Chicago Public School (CPS) kindergarten system works, below is a little primer. 1.”Friendly” parents ask you for the name of your local school and either wince out of jealousy or compassion, or shrug their shoulders and say they never heard of it. They then inform you that  your life... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
November 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm • 
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Social media challenge: Put the FUN back in dysFUNctional this Thanksgivukkah

Last night, while laying in bed with my 3-year-old, right after he said, “Mama? Sorry I kicked you in the neck”… and after my mom angrily threw her teeth at me because I wanted to  avoid them “getting stolen” by putting them away for the night (no, they are not safe in her mouth)… I... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
November 28, 2013 at 8:00 am •