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A letter to my son at 8 months

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Little bear, You're a happy, giggly, growly, eight-month-old, with personality for days. You have a contagious belly laugh that gets everyone giggling; you rarely meet a stranger; and you're the sweetest baby I know. And I'm not just saying that because I'm your mom. Admittedly, I'm biased, but I cannot believe that I get to call you my son. You're a perfect little human with the uncanny Continue Reading

Motherlode of reasons why SAHMs are just the same as working moms

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A few years ago, we all laughed when Kristen Wig transformed into Penelope: the nervous, hair-twirling, one-upping brunette. No one laughed because her character was funny, necessarily, but because everyone knows a Penelope. And Penelopes make us uncomfortable. Discomfort makes us laugh to keep us from crying. Penelopes know our friends for longer; they hurt more than we hurt; they know more Continue Reading

4 things to skip on your baby registry and 4 things to register for instead

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October 31 marks the traditional annual pilgrimage of elementary-aged children going door-to-door asking politely for sugary sweets. It's an odd tradition, really. But not many people question the practice. That is, except for my mom. October 31 was never celebrated in our home with traditional door-to-door solicitation. Instead, I handed out snacks to my friends. I was never really bothered Continue Reading

30 things I’d like to do before I’m 30…

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So, today is my birthday. Woo hoo! I used to think this day was all about me; but after becoming a mama, I realize it is more about my mama than me. This year, I am so contemplative on this beautiful October morning as I realize how much she has given up to see me become the woman that I am. I think about the anticipation that followed this day twenty-nine years ago. I was a prayer my Continue Reading

Intortus clouds of hair

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About four months after pregnancy, I smugly assumed I avoided the hair loss that follows pregnancy. I am so lucky. I thought to myself. And I knew I was. I just knew it. And then, after a shower, I noticed an exorbitant amount of hair that collected in my Wet Brush (a must have for any gal with long, fine hair). Well, I hadn't washed my hair in more than a few days. It could just be that, I Continue Reading

An Anomaly: Christian Rapper Makes it to #1 on Billboard 200

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Last August, Smashing Pumpkins lead singer, Billy Corgan, raised an eyebrow or two and ruffled a few feathers during a CNN interview when he said: (A Popular American Magazine asked) What's the future of rock?" And my answer was, "God". And they said, "What do you mean?" And I said, "Well, God's the third rail of -" What is it? "Social security is the third rail of politics in America". Well, Continue Reading

Burning the midnight turmoil…

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Some babies just wake up one morning revealing a few pearly whites just breaking through their gums. "Look mom, I have teeth!" They may smile at a reasonable hour. That mom will smile back with a bit of pride and a little sadness, thinking, 'where did my little baby go!?' That baby is not my baby. I am not that mom. I'm working off of about four and a half hours of sleep (which I used to Continue Reading

Your Eggo is Preggo (three ways to make sure your pregnancy announcement is unique to partner, family, friends)

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Let me start this post out by stating plainly: I am not expecting our second child. I know, I know: if you were hoping for an announcement, feel free to exit this screen. This post was inspired by this lovely little announcement from the loveliest of country music stars: The moment this photo hit social media, all country music fans sighed a collective breath of catharsis; finally. Our Continue Reading

Letter to my son at 6 months

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Dear Bennett, I have a feeling I will be in disbelief at all of your milestones, but...are you really half a year old already? This has been the fastest six months of my life. It has been a whirlwind: falling in love instantly and watching you grow day-in and day-out. Sure, we have had our moments. I've thrown my hands up in surrender when I just couldn't make you happy. There have been Continue Reading