As a little girl, the most terrifying ghost stories were always the ones that seemed like the villains were right in my backyard. I once missed a slumber party in which my friends watched the horror film Friday the 13th. I still cannot bring myself to watch the film, but vividly remember a dear friend re-telling me the tale of Freddy Krueger and his sleep attacks. I couldn't sleep for Continue Reading
Open a window, it’s too stuffy in here.
I will never forget the day that Grandma taught me about infant symphonies. Not my Grandma, however. Unfortunately, my grandmothers have since passed away. This Grandma is a volunteer at the high school that the staff and students lovingly call "Grandma." She is an extremely affable woman, known to dance in the front lobby during fire drills all the while directing student traffic to the Continue Reading
Marriage has a nice ring to it: Part I (I take you)
This Saturday morning, while my stuffy little boy took his morning nap, I had a strange epiphany. I was sitting alone while my husband slept in; taking in the glory of this rainy Georgia morning; it is rare to enjoy alone time when you're a SAHM, but it does happen. I watched the raindrops fall in droves and cuddled under little Bear's stroller blanket. It is small, but there is something much Continue Reading
Fowl Language
Dusk is a magical time of day. Pink and deep blue saturate the expansive sky as fireflies twinkle in their nightly waltz. Sitting on our screened in porch during this time has become ritual for our family. It is quiet; the still summer air breathes new life after the heat of day has passed. Rocking with my little boy and peering out into our backyard reminds me that life has never been more Continue Reading
Stay at home, mom.
I have been dreading this post for a number of reasons. First, this announcement means that my decision is real. I am giving up something that I love for someone that I love even more. I worried, and still do, about disappointing my mentors, my family, and my students (past and future). I worry that my decision means that I may never have the job that I fought so hard to have. I have Continue Reading
Take heart, future mommies, not all of us had the heart
Yesterday, I had the joy of spending time with my beautiful friend, Chloe, who has been married for over two years now. Before Bennett, I never would've let these words slip out of my mouth. Now, these questions seem to run unbridled out of my wide open trap as I just cannot imagine life without my little one. "So...when do you think you and your husband will entertain the idea of Continue Reading
A letter to my son at four months
Bennett, Has it really been four months? There are moments when I feel like I just met you, but most of the time, I cannot imagine life without you. You have brought more joy into daddy and I's lives than we ever dreamed possible. I remember the first week you came home and all I could think was...how can something so little bring so much simultaneous pain and joy. Of course, I couldn't find Continue Reading
I’m reaaaady…to paaaaarty!
I've had this parenting gig for four months now. It has been tiring, challenging...but oh so rewarding. People are surprised to hear that within his four short months of life, he has taken three vacations. I realize that what I am about to say may be the most ridiculous thing I have ever written. I realize how snotty I sound. Please take a moment to click the x on the top right hand corner of Continue Reading
A Write to Know
Welcome to the beautiful new face and domain of iprefermypunsintended.com. I have been working with the fabulous Stephanie Drenka of Geek Glam to develop my new site and I could not be more pleased with the result. (Go Check her out at geekglam.net) Speaking of beauty, I do not remember a more beautiful springtime than the springtime that has just passed. I cannot ever remember watching each Continue Reading
A letter to my son at three months
Dear Bennett,Who would have known that you would so beautifully and perfectly rearranged my world in three months? You have shown me how beautiful motherhood can be and how truly precious every moment is. Before you, I didn't have a tangible representation that time is fleeting and it flies by all too quickly. The last month has been a whirlwind adventure. We made it through two road Continue Reading