I can’t believe that this year is over. It certainly has been a whirlwind. Little P has grown into a toddler and nothing is safe. Not the cats, the dog, the sister, the parents, or any drawer in the house. I love watching him grow and even if it tries my patience on a minute … Read more
While I have tried to make bread and cinnamon rolls and all that, I am just no good when it comes to bakery stuff. I still buy the Pillsbury orange rolls and cinnamon rolls but I hate how BIG they are. The size of them are astronomical and the last thing I want to do … Read more
I am not sure if you have ever put much thought into your mattress. I know it’s a constant discussion around here. My husband has a huge array of knee and back problems and finding the right mattress firmness for him is important to..well..his health and well being. For me, after hauling around a 25 … Read more
Yesterday Oreo, the best cookie on the planet, put up a graphic that made some news with its support of Gay Pride. Lots of arguing ensued as people vowed to never buy another Oreo (yeah. right.) and others claimed Oreo’s bravery. All I could think was where in the world can I get an Oreo … Read more
I am one of those people that doesn’t like to eat breakfast. I realize its the “most important meal of the day” and yadda yadda, but try as I might, I can’t seem to swallow something prior to 10am. Unless its Sweet Tea. Or looks like this… Earlier this week while putting together Blueberry Beignet … Read more
Recently there has been a lot of talk in my Facebook stream about weight loss. I think it’s something that is constantly on a woman’s mind, especially the year or two after having a baby. I honestly only have about 5 pounds to lose, but once you realize that 5 pounds doesn’t go anywhere fast, … Read more
I guess its time to put away the newborn diapers and NB onsies. I am not terribly sentimental, but I do want to keep Phoenyx’s hospital papers, tiny diapers and a few outfits. I also want a safe place to keep the Parents magazines we were in and over the years I am sure Ill … Read more
When I found out that I had to have a C section, I was super paranoid. I mean, its MAJOR surgery. Anyone who just passes it off as an “every day” thing doesn’t really take into consideration that they cut open your body, remove organs, take out a baby and put organs back in. Oh, … Read more
Here we go….Pregnancy week 32. I am pretty sure there is a baby in there. And I look like a weeble wobble.
This month (July) in Parents Magazine, you can see Charlotte and I (and two other bloggers) on page 16. We are competing in the Blueprint Baby Nursery Challenge. My first post for the nursery challenge is here, but please come back over the next few weeks to watch it all unfold! My nursery is all … Read more
I wouldn’t say that I am a fashionista, atleast not in the sense that I have to have the best, the brightest, and the newest pair of shoes or dress on the market the second its available. I do, however, like to look good, feel good, and wear something that doesn’t look like it fell … Read more
Chris called me the other day and said he saw an OTC boy/girl gender test by Intelligender at the store. After some research and chatting with others online, it appeared that the test was approximate “80%” accurate and could be taken, get this, anytime after 6 weeks. I figured since you have a 50/50 shot at … Read more
I’m having a hard time becoming happy. I should be super happy, thrilled…I mean its a baby, right? Babies are love and joy and …oh, who am I kidding. Babies are work and stress and diapers and another 6 years to get to the point I am now where I have peace in the daytime … Read more
How to make a tutu…for your kitten! Yes, I am that cruel. And bored. Plus I have 6 rescue cats and they keep tearing up my stuff, so I like to torture them with love on occasion. First, if you don’t know how to make a tutu, I have instructions there. The only difference in … Read more
Last night my husband took me around to every SPCA, cat shelter, cat find-a-new-home-cause-someone-sucks-and-didnt-get-their-cat-spayed place. In the beginning, we found plenty of cats that were wonderful and sweet, but I found none that said “that’s our new family” member. I just know when its the right fit. Then the last place we visited, literally 5 … Read more