My boy turned two this week, and with it came his first phrase. I’ve been worried (as usual) about his speech lately, wondering what the doctor would say at his 2 year check up when I told her he was not yet speaking in phrases. At least now I’ll have a little [...]

Unfortunately, very unfortunately, I am turning 30 this week - Friday, to be exact. I am less than thrilled at this prospect. It doesn’t help that Hubby will not hit 30 until August so I am the first to reach this…milestone. And so the question becomes: what would make me happy on [...]

I’ve always associated my Dad with the outdoors; he’s just an outdoorsy type of guy. Growing up, if my father was not at work then he was probably out in the yard doing an array of gardening tasks and projects. I never understood what he could possibly be doing to pass so much [...]

One of the best things that has ever happened for the relationship I have with my mother was becoming a mom myself.
After Sam was born my mother came and stayed with us. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I will never forget the overwhelming love I felt for [...]

In lieu of presents for his birthday (the move and all) I decided to collect wishes for Sam from our family and friends. I knew I was going to do this at some point ever since he was born, although I have not yet worked out the details of what we will do with [...]