This week I’m linking up with Mama Kat for her Writer’s Workshop. The prompt I chose this week is: What did you want your name to be? Growing up, I never had really given my name much thought. I’ve always been cool with my name and never heard another that I thought would work better […] Read more…
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Baby Steps
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…
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: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…
Wordful Wednesday: Sweet Perks
Healthy food is the way to go. I’m well aware of this. The problem is, nobody told the little person in my belly. She is in love with all things sweet and I’m paying the price. I told my friend about the sweet tooth I’ve had lately and she got me this heavenly treat. This […] 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…
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…
Wordless Wednesday : Big Boy Edition
Beyonce’s Blue Saturday
After months of speculation and rumors, on Saturday, the Carters welcomed their first child into the world. Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter was born on Saturday night. She entered this world in true celebrity style, too. Stop me if this sounds anything like your birth story. It’s been reported that Beyonce and Jay-Z […] Read more…
