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 […]
Today…
3/12/13 PROJECT: UNDERBLOG COLLECTIVE UPDATE… I wrote this in May of 2011, a few days after my daughter was born. Re-reading it now, it’s a great reminder to continue to live each day for what it is. A new beginning. Today I had big plans to write a post introducing our little girl (plus send […]
Baby Update
I don’t usually write posts like this, but I know I’ve made reference to a lot of the excitement around here and you all have reached out with so many good thoughts and wishes. So I wanted to share a quick update on my bed rest/baby/delivery status. As most of you know, I started having […]
What I’ve Learned This Week, Vol 23
Another good week ended with a gorgeous Sunday in the backyard. The boys bouncing in the jumpy house, Lenny and I taking in some sun. I not only got a bit of color (went from transparent to white), I got some lovely heat-induced cankles and sausage fingers (so please excuse any fat-fingered typos). Lesson #1: […]
5 Things I Learned This Week on Bedrest
Well, I’ve spent the past week in bed. And while the idea might sound glorious to many of you (I know I’ve thought that in the past), the reality is a bit more challenging. Especially with a 5-year old and 2-year old who—try as they might to do it all themselves—still need a fair amount […]