Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
Around the fifth month of pregnancy, the "nesting" stage sets in. This uncontrollable urge to clean one's house and prepare for a new baby includes tying up loose ends and kicking into über organization mode. It's a burst of energy and can lead to … [Continue reading]
I have said it before and I'll say it again, being a mother is the toughest job I have ever had and I've had some crummy jobs. It's thankless and tiresome and sometimes so frustrating I want to scream, gauge my eyes out and curl up in the fetal … [Continue reading]
The last time I saw my parents alive was the day after my wedding, Sunday, August 5, 2007. Sometime between Friday, October 12, 2007 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 8:00 AM they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. A faulty water … [Continue reading]
We've been reading the books, reminiscing about when he was a baby, letting him pick out onesies, answering and asking a lot of questions, visiting friends with newborns and talking about how things are going change, but no matter how hard we try to … [Continue reading]
For me, along with a growing belly comes swollen feet and legs, an achy back and bizarre cravings for lemons and baked goods. I know, right? But, that's about it. I'm lucky and don't get the nausea, heartburn or hemorrhoids. When it comes to … [Continue reading]
I love everything about being pregnant except being sick. Okay, nobody enjoys being sick, but I especially do not enjoy being sick. In fact, I hate it!! I don't have time for anything that slows me down. Not now. Not ever. Well, especially not … [Continue reading]
California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. I've lived in Southern California for almost 18 years and I love it! I wish the cost of living wasn't so high and there were fewer people on the freeways, but I can't imagine living anywhere … [Continue reading]
I always wanted a big brother, someone to look up to besides my parents, team up with against our parents and have look over me with an extra protective eye. I wanted an in-house best friend, secret keeper, rival and real life yard stick to which all … [Continue reading]
I had an amazing childhood. My parents worked in American International schools and I got to live in many different parts of the world. I loved moving from country to country, meeting interesting people, experiencing unique cultures, customs and … [Continue reading]
Imagine a world where we woke up with a heart full of gratitude. Expressing our gratitude out loud and feeling blessed for another day on earth; our good fortune, our health, children, jobs, spouses, friends or simply having a few quiet moments to … [Continue reading]
