Parenthood

I decided a while ago that I wanted to at least attempt to make baby food for my baby, Henrik. I am a fairly decent cook when I try, but it is more of a chore than something I...

"DING-DONG!" The sound of an unexpected doorbell ring sends me into a small panic attack. "Who is at my house?" I wonder, and more importantly—what if I have to let them inside?  My fear of unexpected guests isn't just my introverted...

Frankly, I was at the end of my rope. My husband had been out of town on business for three days. In that time, I’d had to shovel the driveway and sidewalk countless times, rearrange my work schedule for two...

As I've been reading all of these amazing posts for our Spread the Love series, amidst the red-and-white-and-pink madness of Valentine's Day all around us, I started to think about my marriage.  I'll admit, I see these posts on...

I remember the day vividly. Butterflies swarmed in my swollen belly as the ultrasound tech studied the monitor above us. All three of us (me, the hubs, and Edison) watched the little baby squiggle and wiggle inside me. “Do you...

My birthday is coming up. This year will be the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday. Translated – I’m turning 31. Last year, celebrating the big 3-0 was a little tough to swallow. It would have been easier had I...

I announced to my fellow ICMB contributors that I would be writing my “Spread the Love” post on loving the mundane, the boring, the simple everyday things that often get ignored in favor of the more awesome. That was...

Does this dress make me look {________}? Do my arms look {__________} in this shirt? Is this sweater too tight? Is everyone watching what the {___________} girl is eating at dinner? I just want to put on a big, comfy sweatshirt and hide...

Last week marked the first of a spring filled with work-related travel. My destinations include Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Diego, and…get jealous…Indianapolis. Each destination is exciting for different reasons—great sights, an escape to sunshine in February, and presenting exciting...

Slowly, so as not raise suspicion, I tip-toe to the bathroom, eager to shower the morning haze from eyes. I slowly close the door, careful to not aggravate the annoying and LOUD squeak of the hinges it closes, but with...