In my current very pregnant state, one could accurately describe my emotional well-being as fragile. Iffy. Psychotic. I don't pretend to be stable right now; the tears fall when I repeatedly drop my razor in the shower, and the curse words fly when the dogs lick the sliding glass door I just ... » Learn More about Freckles & Curse Words
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Husband: WTF?
Even though Facebook continues to be a thorn in the side of bloggers everywhere, I'm holding out hope that my pals and I will be given Mark Zuckerturd's blessing to rant, rave, and laugh as per our usual. Especially because I've started a new "trend" (in quotation marks because I believe a trend ... » Learn More about Husband: WTF?
#NakedMoms: Growing Into Motherhood
When I received the #NakedMom's prompt for this month, Motherhood & Growing, I immediately interpreted it in the most literal sense: the bulging bowling ball that is currently rolling around in my belly is a present reminder of exactly how much I have grown in ... » Learn More about #NakedMoms: Growing Into Motherhood
I’m Going to Alaska
As I type this, I'm wearing jeans and a tank top, and my swollen feet are donning flip flops for the first time in what feels like years. The sun is shining and--wait, what's that?--BIRDS. Birds are chirping. My windows are open and a warm breeze is slipping through just enough to gently sweep my ... » Learn More about I’m Going to Alaska
Introducing: The Leading Ladies of I Just Want to Be Alone
All classic movies have'em. They're unforgettable, they're repeated in social contexts, and they make for awesome one-liners when you can't think of anything else to say: "Here's lookin' at you, kid." --Casablanca "Go ahead, make my day." --Dirty Harry "There's no crying in baseball!" --A ... » Learn More about Introducing: The Leading Ladies of I Just Want to Be Alone