Most of the people who currently read this blog are either my in-real-life friends and family. And, it’s safe to say, this is one of the few blogs they read. So, it came to no surprise to me that most of the people around me didn’t really understand that I was going to a conference [...]

Honestly, I wasn’t actually planning on doing this post. I have a completely different post written (which I will post tomorrow) but a comment today on Facebook prompted this one instead. So, here goes.I am a blogger. And I am a mom. I guess that automatically puts me in the pot with the Mommy-Bloggers. Now, [...]

I have both an older sister and a younger sister. My older sister is quite a few years older than me and, unfortunately, got stuck being my babysitter more than anything. My younger sister is 14 months younger than me. It is no secret that my younger sister and I didn’t always get a long. [...]

It’s been a few weeks now since my birthday, since I turned 30, and I’m still surviving. Although, I’ve actually spent the past few weeks disappointed in myself. I know, what a great way to start off a new year of life, a new decade of life. I’ve decided that aside from Christmas and Thanksgiving, [...]

They cuddled like this on the couch for a half hour while Abbi watched cartoons. More Wordless Wednesday participants can be found at 5MinutesForMom.com

This is a great follow-up from my last post. Let’s just say that I feel like I’ve been in a valley lately!This was my night last night (note: the night before wasn’t too different!):11:30pm — After fixing a button on Tim’s shorts for him to wear the next day, I hit the pillow hard and [...]

Today has not been my day. If it were up to me, I’d just go back to bed but, since it’s not up to me, I guess I’ll just blog about it.Since today was going to be grey and rainy I decided to make a quick run to GR to the jewelry store and mall. [...]

Well, here we are, my 30th birthday! So far it’s been a good birthday, minus the lovely white hair on the top of my head that was staring back at me in the mirror, taunting me! That hair quickly got yanked out and now we’re moving on!Let’s announce the winner of the ChicBuds giveaway, shall [...]

Before I share today’s memory, let me remind you that the RockBuds by ChicBuds giveaway ends tonight! So, head over HERE and enter. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Did you go enter? Seriously! If you never enter these giveaways you won’t ever win! Ok, on with the memory! Memory #30 – age 29 yrs Well, this [...]

Memory #29 – age 28 yrsRight after turning 28 we found out that I was pregnant with our second child. Nine months later I would give birth to Zoe Grace. So I spent the majority of my year pregnant and tired!I also celebrated my 10 year high school class reunion shortly after turning 28. It [...]