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March 2012

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Happy 1st Birthday to my little blog

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I just realized that, one year ago today, I started this little ol’ blog. Physically I was miserable. I needed to have back surgery and because of that I was unable to stand or walk, let alone be a mom. On top of that, I still hadn’t lost the baby weight from our youngest (he just turned 2 last week) and was putting on weight from inactivity. A few days later, I had the surgery that I needed and my husband changed jobs. A few weeks later, my son was walking, I was taking the kids on strolls and a few months later started going to the gym and my daughter was in preschool. Since then, I have lost 20 pounds and our children have grown in all aspects (physically, mentally, etc). This has been quite a year. I feel like I have made quite a bit of growth in my real life and made some good friends on Tumblr. Thank you for being a place that I can just put all of my thoughts.

Mar 30, 20125 notes
#Tumblr anniversary #Tumblr birthday #growing #life #parenting #weight loss
Mar 30, 2012653 notes
The Beatles forever

I was listening to The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” earlier today and was loving how innocent the song is. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my pop music, especially a song with a great beat that I can workout to but The Beatles music will always be some of my favorite songs. Just look at the simplicity of these lyrics and how sweet they are. What girl wouldn’t want a guy to sing this to them???

Oh yeah, I’ll tell you something
I think you’ll understand
When I say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

Oh, please, say to me
You’ll let me be your man
and please, say to me

You’ll let me hold your hand
Now let me hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand

And when I touch you i feel happy, inside
It’s such a feeling
That my love
I can’t hide
I can’t hide
I can’t hide

Mar 30, 2012
#The Beatles #music
The Summer of Ticks - Pet PSA

We found a tick on our dog tonight. He hasn’t been anywhere but suburbia the last few weeks. Yuck! Just yesterday I saw a story on the news that this is going to be the “Summer of Ticks” due to the extremely mild winter that we had. So to all pet owners out there, keep an eye out for them.

Mar 29, 20121 note
#Ticks #Yuck #pets #animals #PSA
Mar 26, 20122,494 notes
Chicago Condo for Rent in Old Town

After 2 1/2 years our renters have decided to move on. If you know anyone interested please send them my way! mamamcg.tumblr.com/ask or mamamcg1(at)gmail(dot)com

Amazing two bedroom apartment available on Wells St in Old Town. Steps from Lincoln Park, North Ave beach, Nookies, Treasure Island, Starbucks and tons of public transportation. Also just a block or two away from Benchmark, Wells on Wells, Topo Gigio, Kamehachi, and other fun bars/restaurants. (If you want to live in Old Town, it’s the perfect location.) Move in April 15th or May 1st.

Details:
2 bedrooms with carpet (huge closets & perfect for roommates with equal sized bedrooms!)
One large living space (living room and dining room—great for entertaining)
Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
Working wood fire place
Balcony
Hardwood floors
Heated tiles and spa tub/shower in bathroom
Lots of natural light
Washer/dryer in unit
Heat included, Dogs and Cats Welcomed.

2 car tandem parking can be included as well if needed for $200

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Mar 26, 20122 notes
#Chicago #for rent #Old Town #Fun
Kokomo, Indiana

That is where my husband and I are en route to for a couples wedding shower for the sister in law and her fiancĂ©. Kids and dog are at my parents’ house for the night. Looking forward to cocktails and not having a 4 year old in the bed at 6am.

Mar 24, 20121 note
Book Club book recommendations

I’m hosting our May book club and I’m looking for a few book recommendations. The Tumblr community seems to be quite the group of readers, hoping you might be able to suggest some great reads. Thanks! Ideas?

Mar 23, 20126 notes
#Book club #recommendations
The little man is 2

Yesterday our little guy turned 2. I can’t believe that my baby is already 2. This picture was taken 2 years ago when he was only 2 or 3 hours old, and was the first meeting of the big sister and little brother. This is one of my favorite photos of all time.

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Mar 23, 20128 notes
#kids #birthdays #family
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Mar 17, 20123 notes
(Ir)Rational Fear for an Irish Child

So my son’s second birthday is coming up on Thursday (the 22nd). 2 years ago today, I was actually hoping that my son would be born late. My due date was March 18. We knew we were having a boy and we have a very Irish last name and very large American Irish family. Well, my fear was to have an Irish boy born on St. Patrick’s Day. Being a mom, I was thinking 21 years in advance and not wanting to have my little boy in college celebrating his 21st birthday on a day dedicated to drinking. I drank enough in college and went out for enough 21st birthdays to know that nothing good can come from giving a newly 21 year old another excuse to drink even more. I got my wish and 5 days from tomorrow my baby will be 2!

Mar 17, 20122 notes
#parenting #St. Patrick's Day #Irish kids

Look out city, the kids and I are coming!

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Mar 14, 20128 notes
Mar 14, 20123 notes
Chicago Condo for Rent in Old Town

Our condo in Old Town will be available for rent May 1. It is a 2 bed, 1 bath with 2 parking spaces. Lots of upgrades, fireplace, outdoor space, washer/dryer, etc. Please message or email me if you or someone you know might be interested. If any other Chicagoians could reblog, that would be great!

Mar 14, 20128 notes
#Chicago #for rent
Mar 14, 20121 note

DId she just say “If things don’t work out, call me”???

Mar 12, 20125 notes

I turned The Bachelor 10 minutes ago and I just saw someone’s mouth move. There have been voiceovers the entire time.

Mar 12, 20121 note
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