In Need of a Word Vomit

I’ve missed my blog. But it’s the one thing that I’ve allowed to fall by the wayside because I simply have over-extended myself. I firmly believe (because I don’t have Continue reading →

Mom Crawls

So, this just happened… Elle is napping (like a champ since we got her on the mend now…). And while she naps, I’m cleaning the house, showering and getting ready Continue reading →

She Loves Me Back

Elle has turned the corner in the last 5 weeks or so to where she’s crazy — she’s ALL toddler, MOST of the time. Which is to say that she Continue reading →

Daycare Is No Place For Politics

I had a troubling thing happen this afternoon, Election Eve. Quite remarkably, I’ve avoided heated confrontation this election cycle. This is partially due to Jon’s calming influence on me (“it’s Continue reading →

Trick or Treat

It’s Halloween 2012. Work is ramping up and craziness is ensuing there. So, I’ve noticed myself trying to control things more at home and I kind of like it. I Continue reading →

My First-Ever Call to Poison Control

It was rivalry week – Michigan vs. Michigan State football on the schedule this afternoon. We were invited to a party at a friends house. We headed over a little Continue reading →

Postsecret The Play

I have much to update and two drafts in the queue that will have to wait.   I’ve just returned from Postsecret The Play and it was amazing. It was Continue reading →

Day One – The New Job

Today counts as the first day on the job of the New Job.   That’s right, one whole day under my belt.   I feel like it was probably an Continue reading →

On Being a Woman in America

Trust me, I know I don’t have it rough. But, I’m battling how America views mothers and women more now than ever before. I am beginning a new job in Continue reading →

The Downstairs: A Project

Well, I mentioned it yesterday, but I wanted to show you what I’ve been working on at our house. See, now that I’m going to be home more regularly and Continue reading →