So, in my last post, the “quick-and-dirty” update of my life over the past 3 years, I mentioned that earlier this year I scored my very first… Read more “I wrote a book!”
Time flies when you move your family across the country and start a whole new life
So. Yeah. It’s been a while. In my last post, back in December of 2017 (yikes), I also lamented that it had been a long time since… Read more “Time flies when you move your family across the country and start a whole new life”
Three Months of Crazy
So, I haven’t updated in a while. Here’s a list of some of the things that have happened since my last update: Buddy got an ear infection.… Read more “Three Months of Crazy”
Tiny World Traveler
When I was pregnant, a lot of people felt the need to tell me and J that we could say goodbye to our love of travel. Once… Read more “Tiny World Traveler”
Who Needs Sleep?
Clearly not my son. He was doing so well. Three months ago, I was BRAGGING about how my 3-month-old baby was sleeping nine hours at night without… Read more “Who Needs Sleep?”
Finding the Balance
So, yeah. I haven’t written in a while, even though there has been A LOT to write about. Between working full time, still trying to spend as… Read more “Finding the Balance”
Has It Been 18 Weeks Already?
So, tomorrow is my first day back at work and away from my baby. I’m trying to be ok with this, but it’s hard. It’s really, really hard.… Read more “Has It Been 18 Weeks Already?”
On Mothers and Sons, And Missing A Friend On His 40th Birthday
I’ve been thinking a lot today about my friend Alex. And I’ve been thinking even more about his mother. Today would have been Alex’s 40th birthday, but… Read more “On Mothers and Sons, And Missing A Friend On His 40th Birthday”
Who Needs A Gallbladder Anyway?
Taking care of an infant is hard. Taking care of an infant when you are in constant pain or discomfort is even harder. One night, almost three… Read more “Who Needs A Gallbladder Anyway?”
How I Became A Mother, Part Three: Birth
It was 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, after over 28 hours of labor, when my “birth plan” went flying out the window. Even though the notion of… Read more “How I Became A Mother, Part Three: Birth”
The Mama Files 