All I Want For Christmas Is Some Common Courtesy

I try not to make this a blog full of bitching. Though I’ve been known to air my opinions a time or two. And maybe right now it’s just my rampaging hormones that drive me to this rant. Honestly, everything … Continue reading

Spoonflower: For the Crafting Bug

So, I’m not terribly crafty. I can sew a button back in place, but I can’t sew a pair of pants. I can use glue and glitter on posterboard, but I can’t draw a picture. I can crochet a chain, … Continue reading

You Caught Me…

With my pants down. Because Tuesday snuck up on me, and I don’t have a post ready. I have three or four drafts sitting around unfinished. But no real post for you today. Usually I write Tuesday’s post on Sunday … Continue reading

Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year- An HFM Book Review

A couple of weeks ago, my friend, Erin, gave me this book. With a title like “Operating Instructions” I really did think it was going to be along the lines of many other books about raising children. At this many … Continue reading

Chamomile & Cold Fear

Can we talk for just one minute about this incredible fear that I’ve been feeling lately? Thanks. You’re sweet for listening. Now don’t freak out when I grab your hand across the table, almost spilling our chamomile and burst into … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Four Update

Maybe you’re reading this on the morning of Turkey Day (for Americans) or perhaps you have finished your feast and are propping your feet up with your laptop right now. Well either way, thanks for taking the time to read … Continue reading

This Is No Ordinary Love

I took a nap on a Sunday afternoon. And when I woke up, I felt bereft. And hungry, but that’s pretty normal for me these days. But the sense that something was wrong was strong. Not wrong exactly, but different. … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Three Update

Before I get started, I just wanted to let you know that it’s my blogging birthday!  Hungry For Motherhood is one year old as of yesterday! Just for reference, as of today, the goal word count is 35,000. But I’m … Continue reading

A Moment to Mourn the One That May Never Be

Thankfully this post isn’t about losing a child. At least not in the physical sense. Everything is still A-OK and on track with this pregnancy, thank the stars. I just want to talk a little bit about how I felt … Continue reading

NaNoWriMo 2013 Week Two Update

Well here we are, staring down Week 2. And yes, it’s been difficult. I think I’ve made the mistake of trying to write a book I probably would not have picked up off a library shelf to read for pleasure. … Continue reading