When Hormones Attack

I've been fairly lucky to avoid the crazy, hormone-induced, emotional mood swings of pregnancy. Maybe it was from years of birth control pill use, or maybe my body is good at adjusting to the increase … [Continue reading...]



The Designated Parent

I forgot that Stefanie Wilder-Taylor was going to be on the Today Show this morning, but stumbled upon it while watching the news for weather, traffic, and closing updates. (In case you didn't know, … [Continue reading...]



What Makes This Pregnant Woman Happy?

Hearing someone say, "You're all baby, and you look fabulous!"?A foot massage by a hot, shirtless pool boy named Fernando?Walking without feeling like my pelvis will split in two if I take one wrong … [Continue reading...]



My Daughter, The Non-Girly Girl

Cordy is not a girly girl.Oh sure, she wears dresses when I put them on her. Of course, she has no opinion on what she wants to wear, and doesn't care how I dress her. She hates having her hair messed … [Continue reading...]



She’s Going To Hate Me When She’s Older

Cordy had to accompany me today for a few quick errands - to the post office, and then to my work, to complete a task I forgot to wrap up yesterday.If there's one thing this child does not like, it's … [Continue reading...]



Short Subjects Tuesday

Holy sitemeter, Batman! Nothing like getting linked by a high-traffic, and now TV famous blogger to drive your stats through the roof! Yesterday, more than triple the average number of visitors … [Continue reading...]



The Today Show Said My Mom’s A Drunk

Thanks a lot, Today Show. After watching your segment on cocktail playdates, I called my mom and discussed the topic with her. During this discussion, mom said, "Well, when you were little, I'd have a … [Continue reading...]