If you had asked me about being a mom while I was growing up, I would have answered you with things like, “Of course I will!” and “I want 8 kids!“. But nowhere in my responses would you ever have heard an age attached to those plans. I’ve never been one to have “deadlines” for…
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Would you like some pie with that whipped cream?
I introduced Kate to a special childhood tradition-of-sorts this Thanksgiving. Related Posts:Thanksgiving, through a Child’s EyesWe’ve Been Elfed!A Yuletide Night at the MallElf on the ShelfThe start of holiday traditions – Part 1
Everyone is having babies except for me
Babies always seem to come in droves. As soon as you hear of a pregnancy or two, it seems like those pregnancies have babies of their own and in an instant, you know at least half a dozen women baking buns in their respective ovens. Even in saying this, never before right now (to me…
Snapshots of a Family
I’m lucky that I married a guy with a really nice camera. I know – a weird thing to be thankful for, right? But when kids entered the picture? He saved us sooooo much money for those newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month, 15 month and 18 month photography sessions. The only…
I Fell in Love
His smile. His confidence. His mind. I fell in love. His green eyes. His floppy ears. His chocolate fur. I fell in love. Its charm. The neighborhood. Our first. I fell in love. Your exuberance. Your heart. Your creativity. I fell in love. Your style. Your cleverness. Your cuddles. I fell in love. My life. …
Through the Screen Door
My grandma came to live with us shortly before I turned 8. She had been diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer, had surgery to help prolong her life, and no longer could live in her house, on her own. Because I was so young, I didn’t know the truth behind her condition. Just that…
On Two Different Pages
My mom and brother are NOTORIOUS for miscommunications. Truly, some of their conversations have become epic legends in our family. Related Posts:Things that Make Me LaughBecause I was 27 when I became a motherStupid Dog (or Human?) TricksThis photo is not doctored in any way5 reasons why we all need ghost writers
I’m an AboutOne Mom
Our lives become more and more digital with each passing day. So much of our communication for both business and life is conducted online. We can bank and pay bills online. We can shop for clothes and share photos online. Craig and I rely on the magic of the internet for many of these conveniences. …
Things that Make Me Laugh
As I move through life, there are little things my kids, husband and dog do that make me laugh. Here’s a list of some recent funny goings-on in my house. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -…
My Wishes for 2011
I’m not a New Year’s Resolution Girl. I’m not sure why, and I don’t care if anyone else designates specific goals they hope to achieve in the coming year, but I just have never had the desire to do so. For me, looking forward to the new year means having wishes for my family. *For…
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