Archive for May, 2008
Oh Baby Girl…
Having a baby girl is dangerous, especially after having two boys. There is an obscene amount of gorgeous clothing, shoes, and accessories geared towards little girls and their susceptible mothers. Anyone with boys is aware of the unfair balance of cuteness that exists in local baby departments. To put it simply, the amount of pink [...]
What’s In A Name?
Everything. I believe the name that you give your child means everything. And whether you consciously realize it or not, the name you give them is almost always the name they were supposed to have. Haven’t you ever noticed how most kids look like the name they were given? It doesn’t matter if you like [...]
Monkey on My Back
Exercising with a 3-year-old is like running through quicksand…you get nowhere real fast! Here’s the story.
I started doing Pilates a couple of weeks ago. I now know that I should have taken a proper class. But instead, I pulled out the Winsor Pilates DVDs my husband purchased from a TV ad over a year ago. [...]
A Little Bit of Peace
One of the things that I am seeking this year in my life is… Peace. I’m not talking about peace on earth, peace to my fellow man, or peace – love – & – happiness. Although, those are certainly worthwhile things to strive for, I’m specifically talking about a little bit of peace in my [...]
Welcome Me To The 21st Century
I can’t believe it. I have an iPod. Me, with an iPod. I may be late to the party, but I am sure happy to have been invited. Ever since I got a pair of parachute pants in junior high on the tail end of them going out of style, I’ve been late with the [...]