I prefer my puns intended

Because life can be punny.

But you came like a winter snow (Glory in the Highest Deluxe Edition Review and giveaway)

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I got an exclusive interview with the Chris Tomlin guitarist, Daniel Carson, in preparation for this particular review. How exclusive? Try sitting on his kitchen stool in the middle of boxes filled with his family possessions while watching his beautiful wife feed his infant son eat some peas. Ok, so it wasn't exactly a planned interview; and I suppose I didn't necessarily need to schedule Continue Reading

Contentment

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I think my generation was one of the first to have been told that little girls could be anything they wanted to be. You can become an astronaut; they assured me. Although, my crippling fear of heights and average performance in math and science stood in my way. You can become an artist like Picasso! If unintentional likeness to Picasso's paintings would've made me money, perhaps I would've Continue Reading

A letter to my son at 9 months

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Dear Bennett, Today is a very special day. Nine months ago today, a group of NICU nurses placed you in my arms for the first time. I looked into your slate blue eyes and I knew I had to eat crow. You see, before you, I didn't quite believe in love at first sight. I guess the joke is on me. The second I laid eyes on you, I was in love. So was your daddy. You have been our favorite gift Continue Reading

Putting all the race cards on the table…

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My day started quite unexpectedly at 1 a.m., as my little bear growled for the better part of an hour and a half. I had already planned a morning run with a new friend at 5:30 a.m., so this particular post is fueled by very little sleep, a fair amount of caffeine, and an early morning runner's high. Normally, my new friend and I chat about long runs, life with a baby (and all that entails), Continue Reading

The #FCChallenge

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Here is the ugly truth about my beautiful city: Atlanta is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in the country. There are plenty of things I'd rather talk about in regards to my booming metropolis: like how Atlanta is known for our southern hospitality; or how we were the birthplace of civil rights; or how our city's chefs prepare some sinfully delicious food. Heck, I'd rather write Continue Reading

Oh hey Friday (5 follow-ups from earlier posts)

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Hey readers and HELLO FRIDAY. *Catcall.* There is nothing more attractive than a weekend, amiright? Especially when said weekend begins with a concert...Tonight's events reminded me that sometimes, I need to follow up from previous posts to keep y'all in the loop. So...this Friday, I'm focusing on 5 follow-ups that you NEED TO CHECK OUT! It will surely bring a smile to your face. 1. An Continue Reading

The advent of a new season

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I've decided that Christmas is much more fun when there are kids around. I think every adult gets to the point in their twenties or thirties when they realize that Christmas comes whenever they need it to come. What I mean by that is we have a paycheck; we maintain a budget; and we can buy those socks when we need to buy them. Getting gifts is still exciting, but not quite what it used to be. Continue Reading

It’s a crawlin’ shame…

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Little Bear is almost crawling forward. He has gotten to the point where he is reaching and repositioning himself onto his belly. He gets up on all fours and moves vigorously back and forth shifting his weight. His newest favorite activity is crawling and scooting around in his bed. Yesterday, he knocked the monitor camera sideways. And thus, it was time to drop his crib so he won't topple Continue Reading

Oh hey, Friday! (5 house divided problems)

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Oh, hey readers! And helloooo Friday!! This weekend is pretty epic in our home...it is the one day of the year where my husband and I are completely at odds. We will never be able to reconcile this difference in our marriage. It's a painful reality...but it is true.   Yes, friends. It is the weekend of the Georgia v. Auburn football game. The struggle is real. This is our Continue Reading

The problem with breaking the internet…

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Kim Kardashian broke the internet! Did you hear? Yes; sadly, Kim Kardashians epic booty broke the internet. May the information train rest in peace; this caboose just sent it off track. It is a miracle you're able to read this, actually. Thanks a lot, Paper Magazine (and double K). So, admittedly, I've watched a few episodes of Keeping up with the Kardashians. I think the last shows I Continue Reading