I Bought Bras

So, I haven’t had the energy to write much lately – with Jon out of town six out of seven days of the week (and when he’s home, it’s just Continue reading →

We Stayed Home

Last Wednesday (I know, I know — better late than never, though) I was to have been in Indianapolis. However, a Fireman’s Convention meant that I couldn’t find a hotel, Continue reading →

Hemangioma

I have avoided writing about the hemangioma here, because it was a sensitive topic (not for the reasons you’re thinking) for awhile, so I just left it alone. However, I Continue reading →

Ahhhhh…That Feels Good

With a sleeping baby (hello “Sleep Pillow” iPhone app – white noise is the answer, at least for tonight) before 7:30 p.m. – in jammies, in her own bed – Continue reading →

Dear Elle: You’re Six Months Old

Dear Elle, You’re six months old. And I’m kind of emotional about it. I mean, if you’re ALREADY six months old, I can already imagine what it’s going to be Continue reading →

Today We Went Swimming

Today was Elle’s first swim class! I definitely over-prepared myself for how great it was going to be. I think I thought I’d meet other Mom’s and we’d commiserate in Continue reading →

Mommy Confession #1

It’s supposed to be that a mother loves motherhood above all things and her child more than that, even. And I do. I find being Elle’s Mom completes me in Continue reading →

On Having a Baby with a Fever…

Well, this week was super exciting. HA. I had to be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday for work, so Elle was staying at my parents overnight Tuesday. She’s been Continue reading →

I Was Supposed to be Skinny By Now

Let me start with a disclaimer…I feel better about my body right now than I did, say, three months ago. I don’t feel great about the shape that I exist Continue reading →

The %&$!# Back Yard

So, we moved into this house just over a year ago. I wasn’t sentimental about that anniversary coming and going for some reason. Should I have been? Either way, we’ve Continue reading →