I’ve been very quiet online for months. As most of you know, my mom passed away several weeks ago, and I just haven’t had it in me to be funny, or witty, or poignant. So I’ve kept quiet. For the last three years the outlines of life have been shaped largely by my mother’s illness….
Things I’m Doing for Fun on My 36th Birthday
Today I turned 36. I’m kind of getting old, but not super old. Just kind of worn. Like a couch that doesn’t need to be reupholstered, exactly, but that could use some throw pillows to perk it back up a bit. (Note: If anyone wants to get me a birthday present I’d totally be into…
There is Wonder in the World (Thank you, Disney)
What a vacation! Disney really is magic. It’s the land where oppressive heat and giant animated characters collide for some truly stunning results. I think this goes without saying, but I look my absolute best in 100% humidity. I’m stunning, really, and have been all week. I’ve tried to take tons of selfies so that this is…
How to Have an Unsuccessful Trip to the Grocery Store With Your Family in 10 Easy Steps
If you’re wondering how to have a super inefficient and frustrating trip to the grocery store with your family, here is what worked amazingly well for us today! 1. Park in direct sunlight because that is the only spot available, while your baby is asleep in the car seat. 2. Have your husband run into the…
We Don’t Seem To Be On The Same Page: Nolan’s Rebuttal
Dear Mom, I had the “pleasure” of reading your note to me, We Don’t Seem To Be On The Same Page, over the holiday weekend. And all I can say is OUCH. I did not expect such a character assassination to come from my own flesh and blood. I was under the impression that you…
Happy Anniversary (Boo-Yah!)
Today Brian and I celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary. According to my sources on the internet, the traditional anniversary gift at the two-year mark is cotton. Well ok then. We don’t have cotton balls in our bathroom and we agreed “No gifts!” So Brian will be getting Q-Tips tonight. We already own them, so it’s…
A Mothership (Taken) Down by the Ice Bucket Challenge
After a family total of 4 nominations to take the Strike Out ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, we decided it was time to saddle up. There is only so long that you can stay dry when 10,000 of your closest friends on Facebook are getting soaking wet. So in the spirit of charity, ridiculousness, and peer…
The Wink (In Honor of My Dad)
In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, I’d like to share a brief anecdote about my Dad (currently known as “Grandpa Dan”). Lest you think I’m neglecting the father of my own child, later in the week, for his very first Father’s Day, I’ll be writing about Brian, and new dads in general. Incidentally, I now…
Grandpa Dan: A Legend of a Man
Some of you have already taken note of the fact that my dad, known to Nolan as “Grandpa Dan,” is kind of a character. Actually, calling my Dad “kind of a character” is like calling Kanye West “kind of grumpy.” My Dad is a legend. And Kanye is just straight-up PISSED. Today’s post is to…
Celebrating Easter for Fun and Profit
Since having baby Nolan I’ve often thought about the traditions that I want to make a part of our growing family. And naturally, the source of my knowledge regarding family traditions is my own family. Drawing on your own family experiences when thinking about the traditions you want for your new baby will work in…
