and so it begins
Well, that title is somewhat deceiving. It all began months ago. The planning that is. The preparing. The entire process of getting ready. It’s been a blur of good times, slight worry, and happiness....
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The weather around here has been so unpredictable. One day it’s 70, the next it’s 20 and snowing… it was becoming beyond frustrating. I was running out of things to do indoors! Little Man has a knack...
View Articlethe path less traveled
As I was sitting here editing photos yesterday I found myself thinking of my life. I actually had chosen what some would say is the path less traveled… a path where my life would consist of just my...
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Every Sunday morning the baby center app sends me a notification about the status of the baby. It tells me her weight, length, and a comparable fruit or vegetable. It’s something I really look...
View Articlesex ed, a la Maury style
I was working on some stuff, while watching a marathon of Maury and discovered there are a few things people clearly are not grasping. Perhaps a little bit of internet education will cut down on the...
View ArticleThe Boy Goes Blue
I have been meaning to make posts like this every Saturday night or early Sunday mornings since the year began. I love taking pictures with my iPhone and will typically add one or two to instagram...
View ArticleThe Land of Ungratefulness
As we time warp our way towards the arrival of Princess Ivy – exactly 80 days to go if she arrives “on time” – I find myself sitting in quiet contemplation about the people in my village… the people...
View ArticleAnd This Is Just One Reason She Is My Best Friend
I seriously have one of the funniest best friends on the planet. She keeps me laughing day and night and in the process she keeps me sane. I am soooo lucky. And Princess Ivy will be equally as blessed...
View ArticleLife Is What Happens When You Are Busy Making Other Plans
I can not believe it had been almost a month between my posts. I also can not believe we are about 6 weeks away from Princess Ivy’s arrival. I can only imagine her arrival will put my life in a true...
View Article33 weeks? Or is it 34?? 32???
[note: I am writing this post instead of sleeping. I am very tired, so please pardon my rambling and possible typos.] I think this week has been one of the most confusing weeks of my life. For 9...
View ArticleWeek 8 Starts Today
I had planned to sit down and write a nice blog post because all this week Ivy has been sleeping like a charm. Her shortest night was 7 hours, so I just knew last night I was going to get a good sleep,...
View ArticleGo Take Your Monkey Ass Back To Africa
Note: Please forgive me if this gets too long. When I began this blog the plan was to keep away from the craziness and the drama. I wanted to focus on the positive so that one day my children could...
View ArticleIs This The Fun Part?
I don’t think I have ever been so sleep deprived in my life. I am sooooooooooooooo tired. I am quite fortunate to have a very happy child who enjoys sleeping for about 8 hours each night. Of course, I...
View ArticleMommy Duty
In just a few days Princess Ivy will be 4 months old. It has been such a joy watching her personality develop over these past few months. She is an amazing child, forever laughing and giggling…....
View ArticleThank You 2013
Hello 40! I used to find my birthday really annoying. I was born far too close to Christmas and the result was pretty much always the same. Every year I would get some shit-tastic birthday gift...
View Article8 Months
My adorable Princess Ivy recently turned 8 months old. She has the most incredible personality and every day I fall more and more in love with her. At this point she believes she can walk and is...
View ArticlePromises Kept
One of my resolutions self-promises was to blog more starting in February, so here I am. I actually have someone who is going to try and hold me accountable so let’s hope that works. I don’t blog...
View ArticleThe Worst
And don't take this personal But you're the worst You know what you've done to me And although it hurts I know I just can't keep runnin' away Many moons ago, before I had kids, before I got married,...
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