Once we choose our cast, which is a monumental and emotionally exhausting task, we begin an equally laborious labor of love in organizing the individual essays in an order that highlights their individual importance, but also allows for a smooth transition from one story to the next. When ... » Learn More about 2016 Listen to Your Mother Pittsburgh Videos Are Here!
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Bra Shopping Post-Babies, Or OHMYGOD What Happened To Me?!
I won't lie, it has been a while. A long, long, looooong while. The last time I bought a new bra was in 2009, and I had been looking for the nursing kind. When my son was born that July, the girls were spectacular! Full, yet somehow still perky, and actually keeping another human being alive. ... » Learn More about Bra Shopping Post-Babies, Or OHMYGOD What Happened To Me?!
This one time, I made a meme & more than 20 million people saw it
I've previously written about how my husband enjoys embarking upon irrelevant tasks at the absolute worst times (some of my favorite examples of his nonsense have been published in Jen Mann's humor anthology I Just Want to Be Alone), particularly while I'm in labor with our babies. One of his more ... » Learn More about This one time, I made a meme & more than 20 million people saw it
To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
My VBAC baby. The one who was born with a broken clavicle and never once flinched. You nursed like a champ, snuggled like a pro, and were the happiest baby on the planet...as long as you were in my arms and ONLY my arms! You've known what you wanted from the day you entered this world, and you've ... » Learn More about To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)
If your first name is Carly and your last name is Williams you are the official Mega Mother's Day Giveaway WEEEEEEEENER! Congrats, Carly! Check your email for a confirmation message and to respond with your mailing address and an approximate date by which I will be receiving the ... » Learn More about Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)