Month: December 2013

  • Chapter Thirty Seven- Milwaukee Art Museum: Play Date With Art

    I earned my stripes the other day.  I took all four kids to the Milwaukee Art Museum by myself.  And it was perfect.  In a messy-with-permanent-markers-all-over-your-face and excuse-me-ma’am-I-think-your-baby-is-crying kind of way. The MAM’s Play Date With Art program is fun and just  what we need: a semi-structured and staffed activity with art and music.  Upon…

  • Chapter Thirty Six- Badger Cross Wisconsin CycloCross State Championships

    Because life is crazy and one of the twins just got sick, this week’s post will be told mostly in photos.  I went to see the CycloCross State Championships.  Check it out.  It’s badass biking in often extreme temperatures.  This event was host to some well below zero weather.  I learned all about the ranking…

  • Chapter Thirty Five- Mitchell Park Domes

    Last weekend we went to the Mitchell Park Domes for a family outing.  We needed something cheap, indoors, and not a petri dish of germs because we have a 5 week old baby.  This was the perfect space for the kids to walk (ok, run) around and not get into too much trouble. First, we…

  • Chapter Thirty Four- Milwaukee Public Library, Central Branch

    For my inaugural trip with all four kids, I went to the Central Library for story time (with a babysitter…there’s no way I could have done this adventure on my own). We parked on 9th, and went in the back doors.  I’m not sure why I always use this entrance.  I think I parked near…