Hi, I'm new to the community.

My husband and I are expecting twins in the fall. It's our first pregnancy, and I guess I'm just sort of looking to talk to other people in Chicago who are balancing jobs/careers/education with being a mother. I'll be 25 this month, and I'd love to talk to some other young-ish mothers about how they're doing it.

So I'm off next Thursday and looking for an activity to do with the kids ( Read more... )

Just a reminder, Brookfield Zoo this Thursday for anyone who wants to go.

I am aiming to be there at, oh, 11AM. Probably will leave by 4. Likely to grab some lunch there, given the time frame.

Let me know if you're a-comin' and we'll make a plan to meet up!

OK my friends, the weather's getting a bit nicer and that means...OUTINGS ( Read more... )

Here's the link to the post:

http://community.livejournal.com/neworleans/3399644.html?view=24545756#t24545756

So I've landed here in Whiting. Like the area so far, but the kid (4 1/2 y.o.) is seriously missing peer interaction. With me out of school and not working, daycare just doesn't make sense financially.  I was thinking of taking him to the free day at the Planetarium and Aquarium on Tuesday. Anyone want to join us for exploration and lunch? We need ( Read more... )

OK, so my mom is letting me have a Heritage Makers open house at her place. If you're local and available and this is anything remotely up your alley, please come! cross posted from my evite. :) Thanks ( Read more... )

The hubs and I got the news today that we are likely moving to the Chicago area in February.  Hubs will be working in Hammond, IN. I will be starting classes at a local public university in the fall. Any suggestions on areas where I should be looking for housing (for rent or sale)? We're a family of 3 with a four year old, and another coming in ( Read more... )

Do you celebrate Thanksgiving, and if so, what did you and your family do for the holiday?

What's the cutest or funniest thing your kids have said recently?