*Seasoned parents, beware. This post is for those of us on our first child and still packing half of our house for a week-long beach trip. Don't say I didn't warn you.* I am pretty sure packing for beach trips before Bennett (B.B.) took about 10 minutes. Bathing suits? Check. Underwear? Got it. Cover-ups? Yep. Flip Flops? Got 'em. Separates in the same color family? I'm so Continue Reading
Guest Post: TTC and other things that will make you lose your mind!
Three a.m. and I awoke with one thought on my mind: it is time to find out if I am expecting. There are few coherent words, but many questions that accompany the sixty seconds to follow taking an at-home pregnancy test. Is it positive? Is it negative? What will I do if it is negative? What kind of mother will I be? Will maternal instincts kick in? Will I enjoy pregnancy? If I am pregnant, will 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
Top 10 Disney movies of all time
A friend of mine posted a link to this fabulous quiz this morning and it got me thinking; I know far too much about Disney movies. I scored a perfect 9/9.In fact, as my husband lamented what is to come of our future movie-going experiences, I secretly rejoiced that I would be able to have an excuse to see a Disney film without sideways glances from other adults...with their Continue Reading
Why new moms should throw away their scales and measuring tapes
It has been exactly three months and ten days since I had this incredible moment in my life:Hi, little buddy! Happy birthday!I remember everything about the moment I saw my sweet little boy for the first time. I remember feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude that my husband and I were charged with the rearing of this little baby boy. In that moment, there was nothing else that mattered. Continue Reading
To beach or not to beach…(for my more visual readers…)
Bennett went to the beach for the first time this weekend: cuteness ensued.BeforeBefore the beachCool dudeHolding Nana's fingerReally, though?PreciousFather-son bonding time.The boysWhat is this beautiful place, dad?First family photo at the Emerald CoastLoves his Granddad!Beach naps with Granddad are the best!After a day full of fun in the sun and sands of Destin, Steven and I got ready for my Continue Reading
Five essentials for moms recovering from childbirth
Maybe it was working full time or perhaps it was the flurry of excitement that accompanied moving into a new home, but my nine month pregnancy flew by. Even now, I still cannot believe I have the pleasure of taking care of this perfect little guy for nearly eleven weeks:That smile!!When you're pregnant, it seems that every mother has valuable experiences to share; every mom wants to help you Continue Reading
Mom-entous (Mother’s Day in Review)
I won't make a habit of this, but this particular weekend deserves to be documented.As Sunday marked the first Mother's Day I got to celebrate as a mom, my husband was very careful to make this particular weekend "mom-entous."Let me first celebrate my little boy on consistently sleeping through the night (8-8 or 8-5) for about two weeks now. Go B, go!!! Sleep is truly life-changing. I Continue Reading
What I’m loving Wednesday: It must be in the jeans…
At twenty weeks pregnant, Steven and I found out that we were having a boy.I sincerely prayed for a boy; I was SO excited to find out we would be expecting a bundle filled with snips and snails and puppy dog tails. Then it hit me: a small ripple of sadness that I would not be able to shop for baby girl clothes. Let's be honest, the hair bows and the dresses and the cute little jeggings Continue Reading
A letter to my son at two months
Dear Bennett,Today you are two months old. Just over sixty days ago, I began to believe in the idea of love at first sight. The first time I saw you, I wept with joy. Now, each day that passes is another day that I get to celebrate the miracle of your birth and life. I am so thankful for every moment that I share with you: each smile, each snuggle, and each tear. Continue Reading
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