My computer is on the fritz so there isn’t much of a way for me to write here these days. Yes, there is my iPad, and my husband’s laptop, but both are a pain. Eventually we’ll fix it. It’s only two-years-old and I’m not in the mood to buy a new computer. 1) I’ve only…
Ways to Escape
There was a moment about a month ago when I realized, while making the half-mile walk from the train to my front door, that I wasn’t dreading coming home. And as each subsequent day passed by, and with each new picture I printed out and posted in my office, I really and truly found myself…
Random updates
So I’ve lost eight pounds since Mother’s Day and have shaved a minute off of my mile time since I last ran, more than a year ago. I’m happy about the weight loss, of course, but at this point even eight pounds has little-to-no impact on me getting into many of my clothes. And I…
Four Months
Dear Abigail – The other day, when your nanny was sick so we stayed home together, and you helped me get some work done (Thanks, by the way. You’re a natural Facebook community manager, by golly.), we took a break to play with your foam blocks and sit in your Bumbo. I noticed that Sesame…
Who She Is
I think the most amazing, wonderful, joyous parts of being this kid’s parent is learning about who she is and what she likes. In the early weeks, it’s true: they really just sleeping, pooping and eating machines. But as they get older? Wow. I’m amazed by this person living under our roof now. I wouldn’t…
Hard Work
I think I always knew I would be a work-outside-the-home sort of mom. My own Mom, God rest her soul, worked. She didn’t have a career, but she worked. I never knew a world where moms didn’t work, though admittedly I was lucky enough that my mom was always home for us after school, and…
What Gives
If you’re just joining this blog, you probably don’t know that when I wasn’t obsessing over babies and sleep, I was obsessing over weight loss and body image. In the subsequent years since I began in earnest to change my life – loosely translated, this means I no longer drink like a fish, eat like…
Three Months
Dear Abigail – Sweet fancy Moses. You are three months old. I cannot believe it. If the second month went by as slow as molasses, this one moved as fast as…well, I don’t have a metaphor for you on that one since today was my first day back at work and I’m a little out…
Things I Will Miss About Maternity Leave
No matter how much they might offer, none of my coworkers will be able to give me wet, open-mouthed, sloppy kisses and mid-day snuggles on my chest quite like this little girl can. Dear heavens I’m going to miss spending my days with this one. So, so much. Thanks to Jessie for spending last Monday…
Things I Learned During The First Three Months
Tomorrow marks my last day of maternity leave. Since tomorrow Scott is taking the day off so we can spend it together as a family, I thought I would write a few things down today to mark the occasion. This has been simultaneously the best and most challenging time of my life. There is very…
Thirty-Five and counting
So last week I started a new workout routine. I’m working on losing 35 pounds. Now don’t get me wrong – I only have about 10 pounds of baby weight left on me, which I have since about week three, and none of which budged a bit since then. However, I was about 15 pounds…
Sleeping. We have that.
I want to thank all of you for your awesome comments at the “Dear Seasoned Moms” post. That was a fantastic discussion and I think proof-positive that you can share your experiences and commiserate without being a total jerkwad. You guys rock. Moving on. So I’ve been hesitant to talk about this here, but I…
Happy Mother’s Day
It seems as if all my bridges have been burned, You say that’s exactly how this grace thing works It’s not the long walk home that will change this heart, But the welcome I receive with the restart. Friday afternoon, after she’d soldiered through a morning that included not one but two shots in her…
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This stuff is amazing. Get it. Your dry, cracked skin will thank you.
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This sits proudly on my desk. I love it so much.
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I saved up and planned for these puppies. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I love these more than I can say.
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I decided to try enhancement products when I was training for my second marathon this year. I chose these and love them.
