I remember leaving the house for the first time after becoming a mother. It was just me and the baby. I was carrying no less that 40 pounds of baby gadgets and “just in case” items. The nappy bag looked more like luggage for a long-term vacation than a quick trip to Target. We’d been gone […]
Clutter has always caused me anxiety. My daughter’s bedroom falls somewhere between overstocked flea market and overstuffed dumpster. Walking in there for any reason nearly causes me to breakout in hives. She lives the life of a pack rat, and she lives it well. Her bed is more of a nest, constructed with every blanket, […]
Cool furniture has taken a backseat to nappys, doctor’s visits, and all the other expensive sh*t kids need.
There will come a time when my house will be spotless again, but that day is not today.
Kids Love Their Grandma and They Also Love Going to Her House – and That Makes Life Easier Shortly after we got married, my husband and I considered moving away from our home town. Neither of us enjoys Midwest winters, and the idea of heading south to year-round warmth certainly had its appeal. Ultimately, […]
I never wanted my twenties to end. I remember sitting in the back of a crowded taxi with some of my best friends after a wild night out. Our faces flushed and sweaty from dancing, we piled in, far past the recommended capacity of the cab. The driver didn’t seem to mind that I was […]
I was 10 the first time my family visited Walt Disney World Resort. Despite being crammed in the back of a conversion van with my sister while we drove halfway across the country, I remember it fondly as my favourite childhood holiday. There’s no place quite like Walt Disney World; it’s truly magical. The streets […]
It was a sunny Wednesday afternoon, seemingly like any other. I was at work preparing for a meeting when my mobile phone rang. It was my husband. I silenced the call with the intention of getting back to him after the meeting, but a few seconds later he called again. I knew at that moment, something […]
I remember before we had kids, my husband and I would spend hours talking and laughing. We consulted each other about everything—big things and little things. I loved hearing his opinions, even when they didn’t mirror my own. We genuinely enjoyed each other’s company, even we were just sitting in silence. Then we became parents, […]
I’ve toyed with the idea of having another baby because let’s face it, babies are adorable. I really like the two I have, and sometimes after a glass of Chardonnay, I think I might like another. But here’s the thing about babies, they are hard freaking work. And then, they turn into toddlers, who turn into […]
I’ve been with my husband for 14 years; we’ve been married for 10 of those. During that time, we have completed countless DIY projects together, including building our current home. We didn’t hire a contractor and did as much work as possible ourselves. When we first started talking about building a home together, we got a […]
