So getting ready for the baby shower, of course, entailed a lot of cleaning, straightening, fixing things, and in-general maintenance that we had been putting off. The thing is, there are definitive levels of neatness that we operate in. Level I: There’s everyday neatness. This MAY mean that there are toys in mid-play, dishes in […]
My Day as a STAY AT HOME Mom. And Other Randomness.
Several of my friends have been discussing the virtues of actually staying HOME, hosted by Rachel G. I have to admit, I don’t stay home all day very often. Actually, pretty much NEVER. But yesterday, we were getting our carpets cleaned (Ali was very relieved and excited that we were getting her “food” (aka puke) […]
How to Eat Steak, Fickle Photography, and Hippy Dogs.
I’m sitting here after having eaten too much, with no witty words to start out this post. Hopefully as I start writing my wit will find me. Or I will find it. Or something. Last night, we went to visit Barkley, Jeremy and Woods in Charleston (20 minutes from where we are staying), and they […]
I boldly went where no one BUT mothers have gone before. . .
Caution: The following post might make you ill, nauseous, or otherwise queasy. At the very least, it will make you not want to shake hands with me ever, ever again. You have been warned. Ali is feeling much better from her stomach virus on the top end, but on the bottom end, she is still, […]
When it Rains, it Pours Creamer and Coke.
I’ve got some absolutely adorable pictures to show you of our fun this weekend, but first I’m going to tell you about my last two hours. Because it’s my blog and I want to. First, the background: So as coincidence would have it, while I was over here in Atlanta having good girlfriend times with […]
Mom Jeans and the Dreaded “Long Butt”
UPDATED: A Plus Sized Sequel was published on October 12, 2012. Click here to read that post. A few months ago during one of our more “social” small group gatherings (in which all of the guys tend to gravitate to the kitchen to be closest to the snacks while the girls sit in the living […]
Pink is the New Blond
So on this season of American Idol, there have been a lot of Pink-Haired singers. Not completely pink-headed, mind you, but just with “tasteful” pink highlights:I realized last night during eliminations that I have been subconsciously cheering for all of the pink-haired people, and have been disappointed when they’ve gotten eliminated. I guess I like […]
The Adventures of Just Us Girls
Last night was Girl’s Night Out!! Pre-Blog Rachel would be saying about now, “I don’t know HOW LONG it’s been since I went on girl’s night out!”. But, since I am a true blue blogger now, I have the easy reference of looking back and finding out that the last time I went on a […]
It Wasn’t as Hard as it Looked Like it Would be Harder Than it Looked
. . . and it certainly wasn’t as hard as that title is to understand. So I’ve been wanting some artwork for the house. You know, to put something on our walls besides the 7,065 pictures of Ali that are currently smothering them. I have always been very fond of geometric art. Especially with bright […]
Fool Me Twice. . .
Okay. So you remember my pledge against designer jeans after my first pair ever (that I bought for $22 – 90% off) shredded in 6 months? And then remember how all of YOU kept going on in the comments about how GREAT designer jeans are and how I must have just gotten a bad pair […]