Sorry I’m Still Pregnant

Guys, I’m getting into that late pregnancy funk. The kind where all you can think about is getting the baby out and nothing else matters. Every twinge, every spasm makes me pull out my phone and check the clock. So annoying, because there are lots of twinges and spasms. Also, I feel as if I’m… Read More »

Nursery Sneak Peek!

  This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Playtex, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #RefreshYourNursery  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Today I’d like to share some of the fruits of my nesting labor. No, no real labor going on over here. I haven’t peed my pants again,… Read More »

When Going Camping Makes You Want A Divorce

**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wyndham Vacation Rentals. When you grow up in a household with six children you end up with a decent assortment of stories to tell. For instance, I could tell you about the time my younger brother’s finger fell off and my mom had to hold it… Read More »

Raising Compassionate Kids

A few months back, I had one of those “aha” moments with God where a concept suddenly became real and imperative for me to understand. I don’t have these moments that often. I’d like to blame pregnancy, but the truth is I often am not quiet enough to hear myself think, let alone let God… Read More »

Five Fun Reads for Your Weekend

Well, the infamous 4th is almost upon us. I should be excited for the food. I should be excited for all the drunk-people watching. And I should be excited for the fireworks. Instead, I really just want to either go into labor (first choice) or settle in with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and… Read More »

My Extraordinary Kid

I took my five-year-old daughter into Claire’s the other day. It was her first time. If you don’t know what Claire’s is, it’s basically accessory heaven for girly-girls. I remember discovering it when I was about twelve years-0ld and life was never the same after. I knew Coco would be impressed, but I had no… Read More »

Did My Water Break, Or Did I Pee?

While I might be in the last stretch of my third pregnancy, I’ve decided I’m still a total nube. Pregnancy is just NOT one of those things that gets better or easier with practice. I’ve gone into labor and delivery twice already. Once for suspicious bleeding that turned out to be the result of a… Read More »

How To Be A Leader

This past weekend I had the privilege of going with my church on a women’s retreat. It was unlike any women’s retreat I’ve ever attended. I knew it would be good, and that’s why I dragged my large, extremely-pregnant-self up to the mountains for three days. On the way up the mountain, my feet crossed… Read More »

Beach Day With Taste of Nature

Living near the beach has many perks. But my favorite one, besides the weather, is that people want to come and visit us. We also live close to a major airport and this too brings folks our way. Nevertheless, the beach remains a natural source of attraction and this summer we plan to manipulate the heck out… Read More »

Nesting: the third time around

Well, I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy. Almost five weeks left, and guess what? I’m not ready for this baby. I mean, I’m totally ready to meet and hold my little dude. And I’m definitely ready to be done being pregnant. However, the other day I realized just how unprepared I am to have… Read More »