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
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
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
The Female Ritual of Baby Showers
One female ritual that I am glad hasn't disappeared from society is the baby shower. What a joy it is for a group of women of various ages to come together to oh and ah over adorable baby gifts, play silly games, reminisce about their own baby showers, and bestow valuable wisdom upon the soon-to-be … Continue reading The Female Ritual of Baby Showers
Paid Off
Today I sent my last payment to the hospital where I delivered Emily and so you know what that means: she's officially ours! She's almost 16 months old now, so you can see that it's taken us some time to achieve this milestone. I am so very grateful that my insurance covered quite a bit … Continue reading Paid Off
Moxie and Mishaps 