tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post7137036562152089642..comments2023-05-28T11:14:17.686-04:00Comments on Classy Chaos: Perfect in the CityButtermouthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14137714608832600862noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-76170461594242362792008-02-20T16:02:00.000-05:002008-02-20T16:02:00.000-05:00Actually, this is my favorite picture of all time....Actually, this is my favorite picture of all time. Your kids are asking, Can you take a "chill pill" on the camera time? LOLKash https://www.blogger.com/profile/17235432728404968138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-81981261728267179902008-02-20T14:15:00.001-05:002008-02-20T14:15:00.001-05:00Hi ! I am so impressed, I couldn't imagine taking ...Hi ! I am so impressed, I couldn't imagine taking my 2 kids downtown like you did, because of meltdowns maybe. You gave me ideas, I'd try next Wednesday (their day off) to do it. I am sure they'd love it but I am not sure I won't regret it. I'd let you know how it goes.<BR/>I feel guilty because I was brave enough to leave my country and my work to follow my husband and live in the States with a 6-month old baby but I don't go downtown with them !!<BR/>I like your blog and also the bikini pic ! ;-DMarie around the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484059118078684097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-43579687227619540322008-02-20T14:15:00.000-05:002008-02-20T14:15:00.000-05:00Hi ! I am so impressed, I couldn't imagine taking ...Hi ! I am so impressed, I couldn't imagine taking my 2 kids downtown like you did, because of meltdowns maybe. You gave me ideas, I'd try next Wednesday (their day off) to do it. I am sure they'd love it but I am not sure I won't regret it. I'd let you know how it goes.<BR/>I feel guilty because I was brave enough to leave my country and my work to follow my husband and live in the States with a 6-month old baby but I don't go downtown with them !!<BR/>I like your blog and also the bikini pic ! ;-DMarie around the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484059118078684097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-50049972292871216492008-02-20T11:09:00.000-05:002008-02-20T11:09:00.000-05:00I love that picture - I must get to Chicago - I ke...I love that picture - I must get to Chicago - I keep hearing how wonderful it is but you're not exactly in the sticks...<BR/><BR/>BTW - I am sorry I have been AWOL - I didn't know you had moved and my feeder had your old site showing no posts!Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-83853705807086922512008-02-19T20:39:00.000-05:002008-02-19T20:39:00.000-05:00Your love for Chicago is why I tagged you! Anytim...Your love for Chicago is why I tagged you! <BR/>Anytime you come visit the city by the lake--let me know--I would love to meet you! <BR/><BR/>Oh, and wtg taking your kids to the big city! Sophie has only seen the shed aquarium and comiskey park so far. (in actual downtown that is) Maybe this summer....Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601254307978094781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-8622852278704772122008-02-19T16:05:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:05:00.000-05:00I hear ya on the city girl thing. I don't know wha...I hear ya on the city girl thing. I don't know what I'd do if I had to live elsewhere. Looks like you are getting along good though and giving your kiddos a taste at both sides of life!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487994855495268941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-52043044457421105722008-02-19T12:14:00.000-05:002008-02-19T12:14:00.000-05:00You are raising your kids in such a cool fashion -...You are raising your kids in such a cool fashion - seeing the little things and the big picture. I try to do that too. For us - it's traveling.<BR/><BR/>Cute pic!! Love the "forced" smiles. =)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898415128748687415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-6857036482999103452008-02-19T11:09:00.000-05:002008-02-19T11:09:00.000-05:00the best thing about your kiddos is that they will...the best thing about your kiddos is that they will have the best of both worlds...both your ohio experience and a chicago experience when they visit their babcia and dziadek!! great you are making the most of it...even in this horrific winter. UGH...will it ever end??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794628198621505219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-47905697748709419792008-02-18T22:00:00.000-05:002008-02-18T22:00:00.000-05:00Ohio's not too bad... but it's nothing compared to...Ohio's not too bad... but it's nothing compared to Chicago :( I miss Chicago too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080920052339704165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-11387216792133894662008-02-18T21:23:00.000-05:002008-02-18T21:23:00.000-05:00It sounds simply perfect and I love that picture (...It sounds simply perfect and I love that picture (caption: they were forced to pose - too cute). Glad you had such a good time. See you soon. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-15923670026571588552008-02-18T19:35:00.000-05:002008-02-18T19:35:00.000-05:00I'm a city slicker as well, but I love the Outback...I'm a city slicker as well, but I love the Outback .....david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-85841553343216160382008-02-18T18:45:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:45:00.000-05:00Those are definitely cheesy smiles. :) You're such...Those are definitely cheesy smiles. :) You're such a great mom!Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-38810473633929379962008-02-18T18:34:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:34:00.000-05:00you are so brave! I am so impressed! Cute pictur...you are so brave! I am so impressed! Cute picture!Happy Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980603534282522717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-26502155628422061412008-02-18T16:38:00.000-05:002008-02-18T16:38:00.000-05:00What a GREAT day! They look like coffee house pro...What a GREAT day! They look like coffee house pros already.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832401938006287380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-26924573078744009102008-02-18T16:23:00.000-05:002008-02-18T16:23:00.000-05:00yeah...i'm in my 30's for another year and a month...yeah...i'm in my 30's for another year and a month!! maybe i'll switch! i'll let that idea marinate for a little bit...<BR/>thanks for the awesome comments!!<BR/>xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxosuchsimplepleasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614929528400567339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-60165979887845297552008-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:002008-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:00Oh, we love the city too! We try to take the kids ...Oh, we love the city too! We try to take the kids down a couple of times a month (my sister and her family live in the heart of it, so it's an easy excuse); I've done the downtown thing with one at a time, but never two in tow with me alone. You are such a great mom; I think it's very important to expose our kids to all the culture and the life that the city has to offer too.<BR/><BR/>Love those "plastic" smiles too, your kids are so adorable!Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-70122209076977352052008-02-18T15:56:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:56:00.000-05:00I jokingly say I cry every Wednesday because I mis...I jokingly say I cry every Wednesday because I miss my old home so much. I understand how you feel, but good for you for getting the kids out. It sounds like you have the right attitude.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558636566036900387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-31056824703419172632008-02-18T15:17:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:17:00.000-05:00hey, what stops me is looking for parking in nyc!!...hey, what stops me is looking for parking in nyc!!!! it's a freakin hassle and never mind paying for parking. it's ridiculous..i grew up riding the silver bullet. so whenever i've taken my kids to the city, we use the subway. an experience in it of itself, at least for the them. i'm over it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-64922339836877294132008-02-18T15:03:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:03:00.000-05:00Wow! What lucky kiddos! You are a brave mama! B...Wow! What lucky kiddos! You are a brave mama! But it sounds like they really enjoy it and were on their best behaviour! Yeah!<BR/>I LOVE Chicago. I go whenever I get the chance. It is only about 2 1/2 hours from my house. Such a great city!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-52160034796825668742008-02-18T14:58:00.000-05:002008-02-18T14:58:00.000-05:00Hey I grew up in a teeny tiny Ohio town and I have...Hey I grew up in a teeny tiny Ohio town and I have to admit I loved it! Now I'm in Big D and I am so missing days without a bunch of traffic.<BR/>Take care!Miss Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430066224876012848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-32464834220641701772008-02-18T14:42:00.000-05:002008-02-18T14:42:00.000-05:00You are awesome. I cant even get my kid to settle ...You are awesome. I cant even get my kid to settle down in Target.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-27309857350543489692008-02-18T14:11:00.000-05:002008-02-18T14:11:00.000-05:00Sounds like a fun day! I need to start doing stuf...Sounds like a fun day! I need to start doing stuff like that with my wee ones. The nearest "BIG" town is Boise, 2 hours away. No TOO bad. I just need to get on the ball. You are definitely on the ball!Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088158906170080007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-12393172763304707002008-02-18T12:56:00.000-05:002008-02-18T12:56:00.000-05:00I can relate. I'm a city girl at heart too. BUT,...I can relate. I'm a city girl at heart too. BUT, I don't have the patience to take my kids into NYC. They wouldn't sit still during a play, movie, or a meal. Maybe once they get a bit older...LunaNikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981677669711596784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-47630940206583187362008-02-18T11:56:00.000-05:002008-02-18T11:56:00.000-05:00Oh...I envy you. I am very much a city mouse that...Oh...I envy you. I am very much a city mouse that moved to the country for hubby. I try to introduce my guy to as much culture as I can. I think what you're doing is GREAT!! Thanks for the idea, I need to do this more and often forget.Grandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-71445312515332316872008-02-18T11:08:00.000-05:002008-02-18T11:08:00.000-05:00Oh I am a city girl too!! But we only live 3o minu...Oh I am a city girl too!! But we only live 3o minutes from downtown and there is nothing but civilization between us and there. I can't imagine living in a small town. My hubs wants to buy some acreage and build a house in the middle of nowhere, and all I can do is say but where will I shop?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262386987112443447noreply@blogger.com