Yesterday, I heard a discussion on numbers and how they define us. Particularly, numbers pertaining to women’s age and weight. The crux of the conversation was this: Women HATE to tell folks how old they are or what they weigh, because if the numbers don’t jive with what society deems acceptable, women feel diminished. The …
Let me tell y’all that I’m feeling the excitement grow as FB* dives lower and Momma starts peculating. No. Nothing, as in active labor, is happening right now, but it could happen in under a week. I have the 29th in the baby-pool, but Girl needs to get to the 31st, for school purposes. ON …
Has anyone else seen this version of an outdoor highchair?! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated!~ [source: Amazon] It’s just like your soccer game chair but ohso …
Last weekend. while visiting Boy and Mrs. Boy, and of course FB*, the subject of spreadable butter came up while we were devouring our Birthday Cake Pancakes. People of the Internet: If you were on the fence about these pancakes, I’m here to witness that they are worth the effort. TESTIFY! Regular butter, straight from …
Love is like a child, that longs for everything it can come by. ~William Shakespeare Ah, love. I know it’s only January, but the Day O’Love will be upon us soon (and is already upon us via retailers). Not to mention FB*! In honor of The Day O’Love, I offer a bit O’Valentiney lurv. ~ …
Be still my heart… [source] This print is one in a series that you can find here. Once you’re at the link, you’ll need to scroll down through the posts to see all the prints. Or you can visit the Etsy site HERE to order one or a set. I envision a grand playroom …
I can’t get out of my mind how Boy and Mrs. Boy must be feeling as they round third to FB’s due date. All the emotions prior to Boy’s birth have settled in my bones these last few weeks. They appear in moments of quiet. They shout YES! when I get an update from Boy. …
Raising a reader = reading to baby…and toddler…and all the stages after. I asked a question on Facebook: If you had to give just one book, what book would it be? This post will focus on ages 3 to 8-years-old. From Wendy: Richard Scarry’s Busy Busy Town for ages 3 and up. [source: Amazon] …
Today is Boy’s birthday. In a few short weeks he will become a first time dad (making me a first time grandmomma!). In a few short weeks he’s going to intimately understand the deepest love there is on this planet. In a few short weeks he’s going to look at me, not as an insane …
Sweet lovely girl! [source: Love, Light, Laughter and Chocolate] This is a safety PSA for all who have small children in their homes. The following story is one mother’s heartbreaking account of the importance of securing furniture to a wall. Her three-year-old daughter died after a dresser tipped over on top of her. Meghan’s …
