I’m in the last few weeks of this pregnancy, and I’m sort of stupidly realizing that I’m in the last few weeks of this pregnancy. As in soon, this phase of my life will be over forever. There’s a part of my brain that’s telling me I need to enjoy this remaining bit of time,…
Making Peace With Pregnancy
May 14th, 2013Comments: 65
Mother’s Day Masterpiece
May 14th, 2013Comments: 9
I spent a few days fretting over what Annie and I should get Heather for Mother’s Day until I remembered that the thing Heather longed for wasn’t jewelry or a spa day, but a present made by Annie herself. Since Annie is just three, I wasn’t exactly sure what she could make until I remembered…
This Mother’s Day
May 13th, 2013Comments: 15
I woke up yesterday to a little girl saying, “Time to wake up, Mama! It’s Mudder’s day!” It was also barely light outside, but Mike explained that Annie was too excited about giving me my present to let me sleep any longer. I was handed a large present and a card with a meticulously decorated…
Putting On Their Faces
May 10th, 2013Comments: 24
On the rare occasions lately when I wear makeup, I’ve started sitting on the floor in front of a full-length mirror instead of standing up in my bathroom (see Dr. Risky, I’m all about being careful!). Since I’m down on kid-level, Annie has taken a particular interest in watching me put on my makeup, and…
Annabel, DDS
May 9th, 2013Comments: 18
Continuing Annabel’s infatuation with all things medical, she is now obsessed with dentists. This started a few months ago when I bought her a book about going to the dentist to prep her for her first dental exam. When I got the book, Annie was in an “I hate brushing my teeth” phase, so I…













