Sometimes, I try to pretend that I’m not a lowly pawn in my daughter’s ever-changing chess game. I’ve lost count of the number of times that she’s “check-mated” me. “Ella, it’s time to eat lunch.” {whiiiiinnnnneee} “Ella, I need to change your diaper.” {NOOOOOOO!!!!!} “Ella, it’s time to brush your teeth and get ready for […]
I have a confession: I hate the month of January. Always have. So what- it’s cold and it snows. Big deal. Christmas isn’t for another 11 months so there’s no sense in getting excited about snow anymore. And the Christmas cards that once filled the mailbox have now been replaced with Christmas BILLS. (I’m convinced […]
So this is a picture of a baby at 40 weeks gestation, or more simply, what Junebug and I look like right now (except my boobs may not be *quite* that perky). A few things come to mind as I scan this picture. Never mind the fact that until now, I had no idea […]
I’ve obviously slacked off on the blogging lately. However, since I’m not making much progress according to my doctor (only 25% effaced and not dilating), am no longer working and therefore essentially sitting around twiddling my thumbs in an effort to pass the time, I intend to post as much as I can until this […]
I think it’s high time that I write another post. *oops* Where has the time gone? I’m officially counting down the days. That’s right. I’m 11 days from full term, which means I am basically a month from my due date. *Sweet grandmother’s spatula.* Where has the time gone? I mean, there were plenty of […]
The Bug, the Bean {&the Bump} 