Confession Friday: I have a pair of underwear from the 7th grade. I still wear them regularly. They are half camouflage, half red, with multiple holes, and all the elastic is stretched out so I need to role them. On to of that, Brian complains that I not only have them in my possession, but wear them regularly. I just can't seem to get rid of the darn things...I've even packed them for the trip I'm currently on. … [Read more...]
Naughty Scrabble Confession
December 9, 2011 | 8 Comments
Confession: if I’m playing Scrabble and I can spell a naughty or off-color word, I’m going to, even if there is another word that has triple the value. Winning is not my objective in this game. … [Read more...]
My Doula, Tupac
December 2, 2011 | 1 Comment
"We all gone die we bleed through similar veins." - 2Pac That was going through my head during my emergency C-section! The OB was rushing through my cesarean and speaking to the anesthesiologist about my platelet count and blood pressure. I was praying, but whenever I would stop that line from Bone Thugs N Harmony song kept rushing through my head! I kept thinking, "Please God don't let me die, my last thoughts can't consist of both Jesus and 'Thug Love'...It's too pathetic..." The Jesus … [Read more...]
Confession Friday
November 4, 2011 | 14 Comments
Confession: I liked my C-section...A lot. I know, I know, I've read all the literature on the benefits of a natural birth, the drawbacks of a cesarean delivery, and there are definitely a lot. This is especially hard to admit because I'm clearly about raising my children in a natural or holistic way. Entering the world is a huge part of that. The truth is, it was the only part of my pregnancy (aside from Aram) that I actually liked. The procedure went smoothly, my recovery was … [Read more...]
Don’t Tell Our Dentist…
October 28, 2011 | 11 Comments
Confession: I do not enforce a brush twice a day rule with my children. I figure, they're going to fall out anyway. … [Read more...]
Confession Friday
October 21, 2011 | 2 Comments
This post coming to you a little late- Confession: I get REALLY bored when my kids are taking their naps. I want to wake them up and play with them, but as soon as they do wake up, I want to immediately put them back to sleep. What is your confession for the week? … [Read more...]
Horrible Wife Confession
October 7, 2011 | 2 Comments
If food drops on the ground that we're going to eat, I'll give it to Brian without telling him. My reasoning behind it: 1. I now have a mental aversion to it, and he is none-the-wiser, so he will have no problem eating it. 2. Brian is a lot hardier than me. I think his body can tolerate the germs on the floor better than mine can. … [Read more...]
Am I Savvy and Frugal or Just Cheap?
September 30, 2011 | 14 Comments
"I refuse to buy things I need." I'm cheap, ladies and gentlemen...really cheap when it comes to certain things. Especially useful tools that I know I would use. I love frozen dim sum from Trader Joes that requires a steamer. I refuse to buy a steamer. I always think it is a waste of money, but then I end up having to get really creative with whatever is in my kitchen. Other things I refuse to buy that I actually would benefit from: a meat thermometer double boiler toenail … [Read more...]
My Kids Know I’m Santa
September 23, 2011 | 17 Comments
Keep your children away from mine... My kids know I'm Santa. Yes, it is true. With Christmas around the corner, I thought I should give everyone fair warning. Brian and I decided when Aram was born that we weren't going to "do" Santa- well, not the part where we tell them that he is a real person living today. Don't get me wrong, we still participate in every Santa Clausial activity, but the boys know he is pretend and Brian and I are responsible for the presents. It is just as … [Read more...]
