As we stumbled in out of the cold, clomping in like noisy snow-covered Clydesdales, the bells ringing in disapproval of our tardiness, I felt tense. I hadn't wanted to attend mass this morning, let alone get out of bed before noon. My belly feels tighter and heavier today, my back is burning, and ... » Learn More about What I Saw At Church Today
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Oversharing: I Dropped the Cup…Well, Almost
Know what I love about today's Oversharer? Everything. Kristen is kind, talented, and as a Corporate Mama, she understands the value in hiring other moms. She's basically a walking poster child for girl power and that makes my heart happy. Also? She almost peed on herself. But I'll let her tell you ... » Learn More about Oversharing: I Dropped the Cup…Well, Almost
Top Ten Contradictions of Pregnancy
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
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
The River Lodge is for Lovers.
Before we had kids, Zach and I would steal away for a long weekend every year to celebrate the biggest joke of a holiday: Valentine's Day. It wasn't that we particularly cared to encourage this Hallmark scam or that we were fond of paying twice the price for...everything. It was just that, in the ... » Learn More about The River Lodge is for Lovers.
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?
The Watch
When I was younger and would close my eyes to envision My superficial Perfect Man, he was always wearing a watch. Not a Timex, pleather-banded watch, but a links-in-the-band, impressive face with Roman Numerals, maybe exposed gears kind of watch. Why a watch? No idea. I don't even like numbers. ... » Learn More about The Watch
5 Easy Steps to World Peace
I am a walking cliché at the holidays. Mailboxes stuffed with Christmas cards, preferably the ones plastered with the faces of family and friends, make my heart so happy. Nothing brings me more delight than belting out a Christmas tune despite my kids' insistence that I can't sing. Cookies shaped ... » Learn More about 5 Easy Steps to World Peace