Slice-of-life stories about parenthood
This week held two big milestones for our family. Pink turned 9 months—that’s right, ¾ of a year! And Big finally decided to take the training wheels off his bike. Both have me a bit emotional. Where has the time gone? How did they get so big, so fast? But both also have me grateful that while time isn’t slowing down, my kids are doing things in their own time—growing up at their own … [Read more...]
So a lot of people have been asking me about my recent trip to the grocery store. What could have possibly made it so challenging—and time consuming? I’d love to say that it was something remarkable. But it wasn’t. It was an ordinary trip to the store. On a sitcom this would play out in a matter of minutes. In my life, it played out over two. very. very. long. hours. … [Read more...]
The Niners game isn't the only excitement around here today. We could really use a win. Really. Lesson #1: A 6-year old mini golf party is an awesome idea. That is, until you set 15 sugared up boys loose with golf clubs. Lesson #2: If it's possible to throw out your neck opening a jar of baby food (and it is), I'll do it (and I did). Lesson #3: When Big's teacher asked him to come up with … [Read more...]
In my quest to become a healthier me (and wear a bathing suit in a couple weeks), I haven't had any sugar or caffeine in a week. I can't be held responsible for what you read here today should it not be funny/relate-able/sweet. … [Read more...]
A year and a half ago, I met a woman and somewhat dismissively thought, "Hmm, if we lived closer we'd probably be friends." But we don't. Cristie's in New Jersey (which happened to be my home when I was Big's age) and I'm in the Bay Area. Sure we had tons in common—including a very similar view on life, laughter and family (so what's not to love?)—but life's busy and I barely see my favorite … [Read more...]
In past years, I've heard people say things like, "I'm so ready for this year to be over." "This year was the worst!" "I can't wait to forget this year." "I don't think one more bad thing can happen to me this year." And honestly, I've never been able to relate. Not that I haven't had rough years along the way, I just thought that sounded so, well, dramatic. Then recently, I realized this was … [Read more...]
I did! In person. At a nice lunch. For bloggers. And I wore a dress. With just a little spit up on it. But they didn't seem to mind. In fact, Pink was very warmly welcomed, as was I. No surprise really, given the business. … [Read more...]
When I was pregnant and highly emotional (unlike how I'm totally level headed now), I saw a commercial that had me up in arms. It compared the risk of a very pregnant woman carelessly getting tossed off a mechanical bull to not breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months. Don't get me wrong, I love some good hyperbole to make a point—especially in an ad concept—but this was just plain … [Read more...]
In a rare twist, I've found that all five of my lessons this week were baby related. Apparently the boys took it easy on me (and my drawstring pants). … [Read more...]
Introducing the newest member of our family (drumroll, please!)... Pink! As you know, this little girl did not come into the world quietly. There was the mistaken gender prediction. Preterm labor. Bed rest. Cankles (which were more like "thankles" since they were closer in size to my thighs). So it was no surprise that when I went in for my NST (non-stress test) and ultrasound last Monday, my … [Read more...]
