It’s been slow going around here but we’re finally getting into the swing of things. I think it’s really starting to hit home that this baby is coming whether we’re ready or not. I had been kind of laid back about it all. I started clearing out the room and that she and her brother […] Read more…
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Hot Topic Thursday: When Mommy Works
Working is awesome. Being a mom is beyond awesome. Put the two together and it can be a sucky situation. Sometimes I feel like the term working mom is some sort of oxymoron. Yes, it’s great to get out there and do your thing in the workplace. Interacting with other adults, meeting deadlines and bringing […] Read more…
Get Ready!
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! That’s how I am feeling right now. I’m six months along with baby number two and looking forward to meeting my little girl. All of my excitement is mixed with worry though. I’m worried about how my first born, my son, is going to react to all of the newness in […] Read more…
Well Now I’m Scared
I’ll admit that I’ve been indulging myself during this pregnancy. Seriously, what the baby wants, the baby gets. So far, she really likes sweets. Donuts, ice cream and cookies are at the top of her list. She doesn’t mind a little banana bread either. I’m trying to be the boss of her. Really, I am. […] Read more…
Hot Topic Thursday: This Couldn’t Be More Wrong
For years, I considered not becoming a mother. I thought being a good mother to my kids meant not becoming a mother at all. Let me explain. The world is so cruel and it gets crazier by the day. I thought, why would I subject my children, the loves of my life, my little hearts, […] Read more…
Hot Topic Thursday:The Secret Side of Mommy Guilt
There were some challenges that I expected when becoming a mother. I mean, sleep deprivation is a given. I already knew that I’d be a zombie for the better part of the first few months. I wasn’t prepared for it, but I expected it. I’m not sure how I could have prepared for the lack […] Read more…
Drum Roll, Please
There is something about babies that brings out the giddy in people. People get so excited when they see a baby bump. There is something about new life that can bring a smile to the face of even the meanest Grinch. People that have never spoken to me before, stop me now to chit chat […] Read more…
Mom’s Best Friend
When it comes to my beauty regimen, I’m still tinkering to find the perfect mix. My bathroom is full of hair and skin products that are currently in testing mode while I hope to finally hit the beauty jackpot. One skincare product comes to mind as one that has truly proven itself to me. Mother’s […] Read more…
Summer, I Miss You
I’m linking up this week with Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. The prompt I chose: Remember Summer? The warm air, blue skies, and endless days in the water? Me either. Share a photo from last Summer that brings you back. This summer, I’m looking forward to more days at the beach. More backyard grilling and more […] Read more…
Monday Mingle : Bump Style
Strange as it seems, I like eating ice cream and cookies at ten o’clock at night. All of a sudden, I really just want a glass of milk and I don’t even like milk. My sense of smell has really picked up too. It’s other-worldly at this point. It seems I have a little visitor […] Read more…
