I never feel sexier than when pregnant. That's not even a sarcastic statement. I mean it. It's not always easy, but I manage to overlook the cankles (by the way, do they make maternity socks? Because I need them.) and the weirdness that has spotted my face in an attractive measles-esque ... » Learn More about Top Ten Contradictions of Pregnancy
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Dueling Fruit Markets
Growing up, my family frequented a local fruit market. The owners, wrinkly and sweet like the raisins heaped in cardboard cartons lining the windowsills, spoke broken English and handed out pretzel rods to all us kids. Their grown children bustled about ringing up totals on brown paper bags, ... » Learn More about Dueling Fruit Markets
Why I Will Never Homeschool My Kids
Am I morally opposed to homeschooling? No. Do I think I would be good at homeschooling my kids? No. Are my kids better off learning each subject area from certified, experienced teachers? Yes. Do my lack of patience and shoddy mathematical ability impact my decision to not ... » Learn More about Why I Will Never Homeschool My Kids
Motherhood: I Give Up
So many moms say it was the transition from zero to one kid that threw them for the biggest loop. Not I. In July of 2009, my first, my boy, was born, and--dare I say--he was easy! As a baby, he slept well, ate well, and smiled constantly. Everyone wanted a piece of that kid. It didn't hurt that he ... » Learn More about Motherhood: I Give Up
Oversharing: Aren’t You Forgetting Something?
Today is the first day of the rest of your lives, pals. Less importantly, it's also the first Oversharing post of the 2014 calendar year. I'll wait while you applaud. I'm just as excited as you to get the ball rolling and because I've learned that short and sweet, much like my 5'1 stature, is ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Aren’t You Forgetting Something?