I prefer my puns intended

Because life can be punny.

I promise to let you be little as long as I can.

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I was doing pretty well on a run the other day pushing my new-to-me double Bob with my two-month-old and two year old in tow when I had a mild moment of panic as I glanced at my youngest with love in my heart overflowing. "One day, my sons will be responsible for the care of someone's heart. Maybe multiple someones. They may break someones heart! Or worse...their heart may be broken." My Continue Reading

To the soon-to-be mama

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I see you, little mama. You haven't quite gotten used to that name, yet. After all, you haven't met your little one. You haven't seen his or her little nose or kissed each one of his or her little fingers. You feel tired: tired of being pregnant; tired of well-intentioned strangers; tired of the looks directed at your over-stretched belly as if they've never seen something so foreign. You Continue Reading

Oh hey, Friday!

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Five things on this first Friday of the new year... 1. I've resolved myself to find depth in every area of my life. I am not a shallow person by nature (most of the time), and yet, when it really matters, I find myself wading in the kiddie pool spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, relationally, and professionally. Ideally (so many -lys), I would like to take 2015 to find new depth in my Continue Reading

A letter to my son at 10 months old

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Dearest Son, I met a baby about your age once in my early twenties. She was calm and sweet and she clung to her mommy's hip like she was attached to it. The moment I met her, I looked forward to having a baby that was 10 months old. A baby who wasn't helpless and crying; one who was calm; and above all else, clung to my hip like he/she was attached to it. I'm going to let you in on a Continue Reading

I don’t want my marriage to look like a romantic comedy; I want it to look like my parents’ marriage.

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Steven and I always laugh about the fact that we never think about my parents lives before meeting each other. Of course their lives began when they married each other, right? If that is the case, then my parents are forty-one years old today. Two spring chickens; still in love after all of these years. And yet, their love doesn't exactly look like the love that I see on romantic Continue Reading

12 Days of Cheer: Little Bear Edition

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  My gal pal Jessica over at The Newly is doing a fun series that I've decided to join in for the next few days. Today is day four of the 12 day series...and she's got a bunch of goodness to get you in the Christmas Spirit. She's like Buddy the Elf, only blonder; which usually translates into lots of giggles when she's around. Seriously, she may be the jolliest person I know. Sometimes Continue Reading

Christmas Wish List

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The month of December started with a bang. Little guy and I have been following my Atlanta Event Advent Calendar. It has been a lot of fun...knowing exactly what's in store for us for the day. Yes, I've planned out just about everything for the month of December. Everything that is, except for gifts; gifts for myself, for my husband, and my little bear. Today, I've decided to scour the 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

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