I pulled the post I published this morning because I became concerned that it could be misconstrued as mean-spirited. I didn’t mean it that way, but sometimes it’s hard to write about experiences without saying things that could be misunderstood. I never in any way want to come across mean-hearted, even if that means not having […]
Modeling is a Dog’s Life.
A few months ago, I shared with you the inner thoughts of indignant models. Their expressions said it all – we felt their sadness, their resentment, and their rage over what they’d been forced to wear. Two days after publishing that post, all of the model’s heads were mysteriously cropped out of the new batch […]
The Stories Missionaries Can’t Tell You – True Love.
This is another lovely story by my Missionary Friend. While I am recovering from my tonsillectomy, she is sharing very real things that happen to missionaries that just don’t fit well in Sunday School slideshows. If you missed her first post, you absolutely must click back and read it – because it’s not every day that you […]
Mommy Jeopardy!
“Welcome to this very special episode of Mommy Jeopardy! Our contestants, all too sleepy to actually introduce themselves, will choose from six categories today, all related to their occupation of Motherhood. Let’s get started.” “I’ll take ‘Kids are for the Strong of Stomach’ for $200, Alex.” “The answer is…” “What are toddler boy feet after […]
Pinterexia Nervosa: A Diagnostic Guide.
Originally published June 13, 2013. Pinterexia Nervosa is a body/home image disorder in which people have an intense anxiety over ensuring that their life is completely pinnable at any moment. This disease is most often diagnosed in women and most prevalent post-childbirth, as the quantity of contractible symptoms grow when children are involved. What are […]
A Weekend Concert.
Noah has been sleeping with a cucumber tucked tightly by his side since I brought Larry home to him this summer. As such, Larry has become a part of our family, weaving into our bedtime stories, mealtimes, desperate pre-bed searches, and…song lyrics. Chris composed this Silly Song over Christmas and performed it nightly, and the […]
Dinner Placemats of the Thankful Variety.
I’m taking the week off of blogging for the holiday, and I thought I’d leave you with what Ali and I created last Thanksgiving. But don’t let this post fool you – I haven’t done a single holiday thing with the kids yet this year. So if you have any quick Thanksgiving-ey craft ideas that […]
The Baby Book of Burning Questions
Today is my birthday. And how should one always celebrate one’s birthday? By looking through one’s baby book, of course. Wanna look over my shoulder? Oh goody – I hoped you would. (Originally shared May 2, 2010.) When Ali was born, my Mom allowed me to take out a semi-permanent loan of my baby book […]
Ambassadors for Honesty About Parenthood.
Originally published August 25, 2011, I think it bears repeating. Often. She was standing, staring listlessly at the merchandise on the children’s medicine aisle at CVS. As I searched for Ali’s Ibuprofen, she turned to me and asked, “How do you know what to buy? I mean, there are so many options. It’s just overwhelming!” […]
My Break From BlogHer.
Originally Published August 8, 2011. If you ever wondered what was wrong with my head… I have been known to break my nose whilst blogging. I have also been known to visit the emergency room at wee hours due to sleepwalking injuries. I like sticking to a theme. Which is why, I suppose, I took […]