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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Potty Training’s Got Nothin’ On Us…
...except maybe that whole consistency thing. ... » Learn More about Potty Training’s Got Nothin’ On Us…
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?
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Growing up, I never missed an episode of Mister Roger's Neighborhood. His adorable cardigan sweaters, the whistling trolley, and Daniel Tiger were the fabric of my childhood. I learned words like empathy and patience, and took trips to crayon factories without ever leaving my living room. ... » Learn More about Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Primanti’s, Yinzers, and Black & Gold: Mapping My State
Allow me to introduce you to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: gritty city, full of heart and and pride, and while most of our collars are blue, the rest of the place is draped in black and gold. Da 'burgh, as it's affectionately called by its inhabitants, boasts 90 different neighborhoods. My ... » Learn More about Primanti’s, Yinzers, and Black & Gold: Mapping My State
#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
10 Ways Pregnancy Makes Me Look Good
I love being pregnant. My husband says I'm more pleasant when with child, which is basically a veiled insult, but I'll take it. People always ask me what it is about being knocked up that I enjoy so much. Sure, there are some aches and pains, especially toward the end (at least for me), and ... » Learn More about 10 Ways Pregnancy Makes Me Look Good
I’m Validating My Neighbor
A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about why I will never homeschool my kids. From the backlash that resulted, you woulda thought I punched a puppy. Goodness are some people touchy, also terrible readers. In the very beginning of my piece, I plainly stated that I have nothing against ... » Learn More about I’m Validating My Neighbor