I choose what my son watches based on whether or not I like it. So far, Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street are the only two TV shows that have made the cut. Daniel Tiger is great; it is a show chock full of great lessons in compassion, consideration, friendship, and patience. It got me through the first thirteen weeks of my second pregnancy. It continues to get me through a morning shower. I am Continue Reading
Fall Blogger Exchange
Why, hello there, readers. I know, I know. I've been super quiet around here over the last six months. What began as a month-long respite turned into an attempt to avoid social media all together. Call it hormones, but I have become acutely aware of how fleeting my time with my little boy is. It has overtaken all of my thoughts. With each photograph of every friend's child headed to pre-k Continue Reading
100…ish things I’ve learned in 100 posts
This is my 100th post in I Prefer My Puns Intended. I have to give a sincere thank you to all who have supported me over the last five months in this writing venture. It has been a blessing to re-connect with old friends and connect with new friends during this new journey of motherhood. I cannot tell you how much it means when I hear, "I read your blog every day," or "you encouraged me so 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