Just for Fun
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Happy Birthday to My Baby Daddy
Dear Chris, I’ve loved you since the days when you used to highlight your own hair. I’m pretty sure if I can love you through that, then I can love you through anything.…
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A Sign of the Times
Signs That You’re Parents of an Infant You count time in four-hour intervals. You wake up every couple hours at night – some because the baby is crying and some because she’s not.…
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Incommunicado
I am terrible at communication. (Which is odd. Because I am a blogger.) Specifically any kind of communication which involves technology. (Again, this is odd. Because I am a blogger.) Emails sit in…
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It’s All in the Details
I am not a details person. It’s a flaw. I see big picture. I see end results. I’m not so great about seeing the details it takes to reach that end. Which is…
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You Guys Do This, Too, Right???
Lately, I’ve had a small concern in the back of my mind. I have a strong suspicion that the Department of Children and Families may take my children from me. Why would I…
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Blasts from the Past
One time when I was sixteen years old, I was driving to school with my sister. She and I were talking and laughing and I wasn’t paying attention when the car in front…
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Happy 2nd Birthday, Bean!
Today is Bean’s 2nd birthday. I can’t believe it. On one hand, I can’t believe that he’s already two. Where has the time gone? Wasn’t I just pregnant and painting a baby blue…
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Water, Water Everywhere
Bean and I often keep ourselves busy during the day by playing in the water. Whether it’s the pool, the water table, a sprinkler, or just a hose, most days we can be…
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Your Mom Likes Facebook
My parents have Facebook accounts now. Clearly, the end of the world is near. Yesterday, they were both over at my house in the late afternoon and we were all sitting around with…
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Fun Family Things for Free
Today, I loaded up the kids in the car to run some errands. As soon as we pulled out of our driveway, Bean got all excited. “Go see Mickey Mouse?” he asked. I…
