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Two Together
I realized I was hungry right before I put Donut in the tub for a bath so I brought a fruit bar with me to munch on while she soaked. We ended up sharing it while she splashed and laughed. I...
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On Doing and Being
I pushed myself too hard again today and I ended up feeling angry and empty. I was annoyed and tired of everything. And Donut’s requests of “Mama, let’s snuggle” were met with “I’m sorry, but Mommy...
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Everyday
I always feel like my posts need to be epic and deep. I approach them as if I’m writing a doctoral thesis, either go big or go home. But then I visit you and I remember why I come by–because I like...
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So How’d You Meet? Susan & Adam
I haven’t done one of these posts in a long time, but I still love to read people’s stories of meeting their significant others. Today I have the lovely, amazing and very crafty (in a good way!) Susan...
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Old School Blogging: June 2013
Alright, I’ve been tagged by Katie, Alison & Shell so this means: 1. I’m popular 2. I need to participate this month so here goes! A. Attached or Single? Attached to Mr. DIH! B. Best Friend?...
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What Do I Know About Boys?
“I think I’m going to cry.” “It’s ok to cry,” the ultrasound tech said to me. “Lots of people cry.” “No, you don’t understand. We really wanted another girl.” But there it was on the screen, even to...
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More Dirt, Please, Mama
This is a post sponsored by Sprout Organic Foods. “Mama, I want dirt.” “What? Why do you want dirt?” “Because I want to eat it.” “We don’t eat dirt, Donut.” But she kept insisting on eating dirt....
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A Good Nanny is Hard to Find
I’m realizing one of the challenges I’m going to have once the new baby arrives is keeping Donut entertained. It’ll be difficult to get to play dates or just get in the car and go somewhere fun. So,...
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Rockin’ The Bump: Take 2
Shell from Things I Can’t Say is having another bump link-up on her blog this week. Which is perfect timing since I’m rockin’ bump #2 right now. Actually, I’m more wobbling the bump at this point; 36...
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Anticipation
{source} I always get a little nervous around big events. Weddings, babies, big parties. There’s the planning, the excitement leading up to the day. But there’s always something else afterwards....
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The Three of Us, on the Fourth
We were really looking forward to the Fourth of July weekend and doing some fun things as a family of three, but I really wondered if I’d make it that far. I’ve been having contractions for a few...
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Slow Down, Mama
I’d like to say that I purposely slowed down the last few weeks to savor the time with my family but the truth is that physically I’ve had to stay off of my feet. The last few weeks of this pregnancy...
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Even though it’s been over a year since we found our home, I vividly remember driving through neighborhood after neighborhood on our Great House Search. While part of it was fun, imagining what lay...
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It’s Go Time
We’re home from the hospital and settling in. Both kids are sleeping (for now anyway) so I thought I’d share the story of our little guy’s arrival. He still doesn’t have a blog nickname though. Cut...
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Last Minute Crafts: Mod Podge Clothespin Magnets
{This post was written before I had my baby. Since I’m on “maternity leave” on the blog, I’m now publishing it.} I’m nesting. But not in the “let’s-clean-house-and-fold-baby-clothes” sort of way....
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Multiplication and Division
When I was pregnant, I knew my heart would grow to love two babies. While I was nervous about having a boy, there was never any doubt that I would love him like crazy. The one thing that I wasn’t...
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A Random August Update
Time got away from me last week. My parents were visiting which was wonderful (and oh so helpful), but of course I still had my hands full and barely have two hands free in order to write a blog post....
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Second Time Mom
There have been many, many times over the last few weeks since Baby Brother arrived that I’ve thought to myself, “I wish I could’ve been a second-time mom the first time around.” It’s already been 6...
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Sea Glass
The words just haven’t been there. Or rather, they’ve been tumbling inside of me but I wasn’t capable of putting them together until now. I.Am.Struggling. Those are the words. It’s not that I’m having...
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A Greener Cleaner & A Giveaway
The winner of the giveaway is Amanda! Congrats & I hope you enjoy the cleaner! We have bought several toys secondhand for our children. Especially toys that we only use for the baby stage, since...
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