I didn't take any classes prior to little Bear's arrival, so I did just about everything the nurses told me to while I enjoyed my stay at the hospital. There is no pun in that sentence...only irony. About forty-five minutes after giving birth, they handed the little guy to me and said, "it is time for you to feed him." Now, I am not one for late-night snacking, so I was a little surprised Continue Reading
Five on Friday: Five reasons you should re-visit downtown Atlanta
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
Five on Friday: Must haves infant medicine
I write each of my blog posts looking at our family bookshelves that are positively filled with some of the best literature that has ever been written. Most of the time, these novels inspire me to write, re-write, and edit as not to embarrass myself in front of such literary genius. Sometimes, I just don't have the words. This morning is just one of those mornings. I think my little boy may 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
How to get OOTD with a four-month-old
Bekah writes I Prefer My Puns Intended, which is a blog detailing the life and times of a wife, mother, runner, former and future ninth grade English teacher, and part-time fashion enthusiast. The titles of her blogs may be cheesy, but the content gets feta. Sorry. Better. Enjoy her experiences attempting to get OOTD with a four-month-old in thirty minutes or less. It is my understanding that 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
Mom, thanks for the womb and board
So...I wrote a post on packing hacks for parents taking infants to the beach. I was so self-righteous...I know how to pack my baby for the beach. I probably should've made a list for myself. You see, the last two trips I've taken, I've forgotten a few key items. When we traveled to Kiawah Islands, I forgot toothpaste. Thank goodness I was sharing a room with my 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
Best Buds
This week, my readers got a chance to read from my first ever BFF on Monday about her struggles with infertility. As I mentioned, she is the most beautiful person that I know: inside and out. What I failed to mention is how we met. I walked into Mrs. Hanson's fourth grade class with my heart aflutter about the smell of new crayons and the feel of a brand new backpack. I had no idea what this Continue Reading