Camp NaNoWriMo

Okay, I know my 52 Week Short Story Challenge hasn’t really turned out like I planned. Time management with baby is a skill I’m still perfecting. So I’m tabling that project this year and picking up something a little more manageable. … Continue reading

Walk of Hope 2014 Wrap-Up

It was gray and drizzling at 7 AM when we loaded up the car to head down to National Harbor for this year’s Walk of Hope. Gibson quickly became angry in the car seat and let us know for the … Continue reading

Pancake Cake & Other Perfunctory Provisions

This blog is supposed to have elements of cooking in the posts. Maybe not every week, but more often than say, never. And it’s been….oh five months since I last posted a recipe or anything having to do with food. … Continue reading

Going Rogue

That’s right. I’m becoming Rogue of the X-Men. I knew that being a mother was sorta like being a superhero. At least to the person you birthed. But I didn’t know my transition to mutanthood was going to start so early. … Continue reading

The Walk of Hope- June 21, 2014

Okay. Wow. This post was supposed to be about how The Man and I will be participating in the Walk of Hope again this year and how you can help. And it still is. But the thing is… we already … Continue reading

Letters to Gibson: Three Months

Dear Gibson, Let’s just get this one out of the way. TEETHING. You’re doing it. You started at around two months. There’s now a white bump under your bottom gums, and it’s torturing you. I hate it so much for … Continue reading

I’m Sorry I Laughed At Your Running Skirt

I truly am sorry for my thoughts about your skirt last year. The honest truth is that you looked adorable in it and I was a sweating, hulking mess after BodyVibe while your mascara hadn’t even streaked. So I consoled … Continue reading

The Winner of The Diaper Check Giveaway!

Thanks to the three folks who commented on the contest blog post! It wasn’t my biggest drawing to date, but I suppose it’s sort of a niche prize. 🙂 However, for me it is just an invaluable little piece of … Continue reading