The other night, I was reading a book from the My First Time series to my kids. Authors Petty, Kopper, and Pipe put out some really great books that help acclimate kiddos to the various changes happening in their young lives. Our book of choice was The New Baby. Granted, my April due date isn't ... » Learn More about “How is that baby getting out of your belly?”
Motherhood
“We’re Expecting!” No One Cares.
My husband and I have always shared the exciting news of our impending arrivals the second I peed on a stick. We figured extra prayers and good thoughts were welcome regardless of the outcome. Also? I can't keep a secret to save my sorry self. We kinda sorta thought people who knew and cared ... » Learn More about “We’re Expecting!” No One Cares.
Smart Funny is the Best Kind of Funny
What do you get when you combine hilarious, intelligent women and their unabashed penchant for honesty? The answer: You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth and Other Things You'll Only Hear From Your Friends In The Powder Room. This book is the culmination of centuries of feminine observations and ... » Learn More about Smart Funny is the Best Kind of Funny
People Do Nice Things for Pregnant Ladies
Ever since my husband got my eggo preggo, peeps have been mad kind, yo. My brother took me out to dinner and didn't even make fun of me when I ate all of the bread that was "for the table." He then surprised me with my go-to-craving, raisin-filled cookies. THEN he treated me and the rest of my fam ... » Learn More about People Do Nice Things for Pregnant Ladies
Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself
When today's Oversharer, Mary of Contrary Mom, submitted her story, I read it and felt a little squirmy-in-my-seat anxious. Did she really just write that?! While I giggled here and there, Mary's tale is not the stuff of typical Overshares; it didn't make me roar with laughter or have me doing ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself