On Monday I peeled an orange for the first time. It made me think of that game "Never have I ever." Here are some other rather commonplace things that I have never done:1. Mowed the lawn2. Broken a bone3. Got my passport4. Been to Disneyland or World5. Got a manicure or pedicure6. Been to a... Continue Reading →
My sons’ father
Father's Day came and went and I wasn't cliché by writing something about how great of a father my husband is. But I will now. Because he is. Every day he comes home from a long day at work and without me nagging or asking, he changes the boys' diapers. He plays with Brandon outside... Continue Reading →
kids say the darndest things
When is it that you stop marveling at the adorable things your kids say or every new thing they've learned? I haven't stopped yet with Brandon. I think everything he does is just amazing. He is this precocious, smart, adorable little ball of energy. Here are some of my favorite gems from him so far:Me:... Continue Reading →
incorrigible Peeping Tom
I am not shy about admitting that I am an incorrigible Peeping Tom. I have never passed an unshaded window without looking in, have never closed my ears to a conversation that was none of my business. I can justify or even dignify this by protesting that in my trade I must know about people,... Continue Reading →
Why I still read books
It seems that every time I talk to someone about a story, they ask, "did you see that movie?" Because nearly every good book is turned into a movie sooner or later. I get it - books aren't for everyone. Who wants to sit down and read for a week when you can get the... Continue Reading →
Greeting cards are a racket
Cards are ridiculously expensive. So you know what I do? I make photo cards and go pick them up at Walgreen's an hour later. Photo cards are usually $1.33 with the discount of the week.And they're a lot harder to throw away with the personalized letter and pictures.
crib time
It's time to move this handsome little devil out of the bassinet and into a crib.Brandon isn't ready for the bed though, and we only have one crib.So instead of stressing us all out about the big boy bed situation, we're going to see if we can find another crib for a couple months. Happy... Continue Reading →
Longacre Park
In September 2006, right after returning home from our honeymoon, Steve and I moved to Fairview Heights, Illinois. Across the street from our little apartment was Longacre Park. I went there nearly every day, sometimes twice to walk or to run. I have never loved running as much as I did there on that trail. Although... Continue Reading →
Beautiful sleep
At the hospital, they must have swapped out my baby with a French baby. Because Holden already does his nights. Two months old, and he sleeps until morning! Until this week, he woke up between 5 and 6 for his first feeding, but twice now, he has slept until 7a! Then, of course, because I... Continue Reading →
Woman of leisure
If I were returning to work, this would be my last week of maternity leave. Monday I would be at work: waking up at six something, dropping the kids off at daycare at seven something, then rushing home at five something to start dinner and spend a few precious hours with my kids. I would... Continue Reading →
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