http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/ In-sights and out-takes from a multitasking mom. en-US Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:34:00 -0600 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/christmas-2009random-ramblings.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/christmas-2009random-ramblings.html (The kids waiting to come downstairs and see what Santa brought...See the big kid in the back?) It was a weird Christmas. I took no pictures - well, ok, maybe 3 or 4 lame ones. I didn't blog much. I... Random Things Allison Madell Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:34:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/the-importance-of-a-go-bag.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/the-importance-of-a-go-bag.html Do you have a GO bag? I don't...but think maybe I need one. Here's the deal. H has recently become HOOKED on (the TV show) Criminal Minds. HOOKED. He tapes all of them and can tell if he's seen it... Random Things Allison Madell Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:34:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/slediquette.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/slediquette.html We finally got snow! Not a TON by Chicago standards...but snow all the same. Enough for snowmen and sledding and ice skating. We have been to our local hill almost every day. We even did some ice-sledding on Christmas Eve... Out-takes Allison Madell Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:33:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/hoopin.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/hoopin.html Middle Guy LOVES to hoop. He can do it for an hour (literally 60 minutes). He can go up, down and walk around. A talent for sure. Out-takes Allison Madell Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:40:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/buttons-i-said-buttons.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/buttons-i-said-buttons.html We have a new code word in our house. It's "buttons." It's the pre-scolding-not-too-late-to-turn-it-around whispered warning. Let me explain. All kids are "button pushers." And usually when in the button-pushing mode, they just can't help themselves to save themselves. Theycan'tstopnomatterwhat.... Out-takes Allison Madell Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:02:03 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/egg-nog-french-toast.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/egg-nog-french-toast.html H came up with this idea - and it's (of course) brilliant! He made French Toast with egg nog! The flavor was subtle but identifiable to the kids. Just use the egg nog as you would the milk mixture ...... Food Things Allison Madell Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:25:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/let-there-be-warmth.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/let-there-be-warmth.html BFH is always cold. We rarely turn the heat up past 60 (62 for guests). I've been wanting a fireplace forever and now that you can get ventless, we went for it. I loooooooove it. Loooooooove it. It's cozy and... Out-takes Allison Madell Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:27:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/breakfast-with-the-stars.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/breakfast-with-the-stars.html We all know I think breakfast is critical and we all know I loooooove eggs (client)! I felt like mixing it up a bit this morning. So I steamed eggs on the griddle inside cookie cutters ('tis the season), added... Food Things Allison Madell Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:37:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/ho-ho-ho.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/ho-ho-ho.html Sunday we chopped down our tree. We don't usually chop ... but the kids really wanted to so we did it! 10 feet of prickly beauty. So fun. Out-takes Allison Madell Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:21:00 -0600 http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/middle-guys-first-gig.html http://amomthing.typepad.com/weblog/2009/12/middle-guys-first-gig.html SO. Middle Guy's first Guitar Gig was tonite. He's taking lessons after school through a program offered by Flatts and Sharpe up in Rogers Park. It's a group program (Beg, Intermediate, Advanced) -- once a week for an hour with... Out-takes Allison Madell Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:45:00 -0600