When I was pregnant with Gummy and all happy and rosy-cheeked, I had a brilliant idea. An idea that I thought was brilliant at the time. I had seen on many blogs, and probably on Pinterest, how moms would take these amazing monthly photos of their infants. With chalkboards, with pieces of a calendar spread … Continue reading »
“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” ~ Steve Furtick I saw this quote for the first time as I read the blog of one of my new followers and it has been stuck in my head ever since. I even have it written in … Continue reading »
Last week, Little Man and I attended one of three 9th grade orientations for the upcoming school year. We were early to the orientation, so we sat on the bleachers of the gym and watched the other kids, parents, students, and staff file in and get ready for the presentations. Young boys acting all aloof … Continue reading »
I hate resolutions. I think the whole idea of them is stupid. Ok, maybe not the WHOLE idea…but the act of everyone making them at the beginning of the year, just to break them and go on with the existence that they didn’t like in the first place, is stupid. I like the idea of making … Continue reading »
It’s been a week of sickness. Everyone in the house had (or still has) a cold, including baby. The husband made a joke last Saturday that if he didn’t make breakfast on the weekends, then we’d all be making cereal for ourselves. Evidently I’m not a breakfast maker…or a morning person. I just like when he makes breakfast. It’s also … Continue reading »
8 weeks goes by so quickly, when you have an infant, doesn’t it? One minute you’re swaddling them and wondering when they are going to open their eyes to interact with you, then suddenly they’ve gained a few fat rolls, are doing the cutest shit you’ve ever seen, and you wonder when they’re going to … Continue reading »
Just a few moments ago, I was finishing up some things on the computer – getting ready to shut it down and tackle some dishes in the sink. The Gummy Bear was next to me in her bouncy seat nodding off. I was a little distracted by trying to finish what I was doing and keep … Continue reading »
It’s week 6 postpartum. I seriously can’t believe the weeks are going by this fast. The Gummy Bear is growing rapidly, has had her first real smile, and coos at the people she likes. This means her daddy and I. All other people can suck it. Truthfully, she takes well to other people holding her and … Continue reading »
Today I drove to work in my new new-to-me minivan, a.k.a mom-mobile, a.k.a four-digit-balling family style pimp wagon, a.k.a fun bus…or whichever name you so choose. I’ve noticed that its common practice to give your minivan an expressive name. I think parents have decided that as long it’s not referred to as a “minivan”, it still … Continue reading »
Stupid Baby. That was what the baby was called in it’s first few weeks in the womb. I know. It’s not ideal, some might even frown upon that name, but it really was a term of endearment. Sort of. This was not planned, you know. And yes…the baby is going to bring many wonderful things … Continue reading »
I’m 9 weeks now, so says my handy little pregnancy tracker app that I have on my phone. There really is an app for everything. There is even one to track your periods and ovulation cycles. Guess I’m a little late for that one, eh? This number may go up or down (my guess is … Continue reading »
I will be the first to admit that my children get away with things that most children wouldn’t and that they have been exposed to things that would most likely be deemed inappropriate by your run-of-the-mill perfect mom from Connecticut. There is generally one rule that stands in our home, though: What goes on in … Continue reading »
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Honestly, I can’t believe it is already Thanksgiving and getting closer to Christmas everyday. It may be freaking me out a little. I am looking forward to many things on this holiday. First, the long break – obviously. This work week is only 2 1/2 days for me … Continue reading »
