Here's a continuation of the Mommyhood Dictionary that I started a couple weeks ago. M mother (n and v): Becoming a mother has been one of my greatest accomplishments. It all seems so natural for me to be in this role and I pray that I am doing my job well with you, Emily. N … Continue reading Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters M to Q
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Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters G to L
Here's a continuation of the Mommyhood Dictionary that I started last week. I am writing it to my daughter, Emily. G girl (n): Before the all-important ultrasound which showed you were a girl, I was convinced you were a boy, even though I really wanted a girl. I was even calling you Logan, the name … Continue reading Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters G to L
Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters A to F
I recently read a book called The Lover's Dictionary. It is unlike any book I have ever read and it was beautifully written, so I was inspired to create my own mommy-themed dictionary for my blog. I will try to break it down to 5 or 6 letters per post. A always (adv): Even when you … Continue reading Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters A to F
500 VIEWS!
Wow, I've only had this blog for about four months and I've already received 500 views! Thank you so much everyone! Your support, comments, ideas, "follows" and "likes" all mean so much to me. I feel very encouraged and loved. As a reward to you loyal readers out there, I am having a giveaway! I have … Continue reading 500 VIEWS!
Baby’s First Library Card
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a book worm and a self-proclaimed word nerd. When I was a kid, "Reading Rainbow" was probably one of my favorite shows. I've always made good use of the library, in person and online. I just recently started a Goodreads account so that I can connect with other … Continue reading Baby’s First Library Card
Love Is…
One of my favorite movies is Love Actually. If you've never seen it, it's a great story about all the different kinds of love, such as first love, unrequited love, new love, family love, etc. I try to watch it at least once a year, usually around the holidays. Having watched it again recently, I … Continue reading Love Is…
My Baby Bump
It's taken me way too long (she just turned 17 months yesterday), but here is a baby belly collage from my pregnancy with Emily.
Craziness and Other Signs of Mommyhood
When I was pregnant, I did extensive research on the development of my baby and on the changes that would occur to my body after giving birth. I found lots of useful information, but there were holes in my understanding that didn't get filled until I actually became a mom. So, here's what I've learned … Continue reading Craziness and Other Signs of Mommyhood
The Baby Name Game
Choosing the perfect name for our baby was no easy feat. The process started almost as soon as I found out I was pregnant, and took months of arguing, researching, and thoughtful consideration before we had finally decided on a good, solid name for both a boy and a girl. With all the wacky names … Continue reading The Baby Name Game
Welcome to the Mommy Club
Recently, the daughter of one of my coworkers had a baby. The poor dear had to be induced, experience hours of slow and painful labor, and yet in the end, had to have an emergency c-section. As my coworker was telling me all of this, tears welled up in my eyes. I was thinking about … Continue reading Welcome to the Mommy Club
Moxie and Mishaps 