Here’s the truth: I was born baby crazy. I have wanted a baby since I was a baby and I’m beginning to think that’s not normal. I have met other people who feel the same way as me, but I have also met even more people who think kids ruin lives. I don’t get those… Read More Baby Crazy
One of the saddest parts about getting married is the moment you realize that you’re not supposed to ask your dad to fix your flat tire anymore – you’re supposed to ask your husband. The first time I knew this whole “daddy to husband” thing wasn’t going to be an easy transition was the first… Read More Dependent
I was talking to my parents this morning about when I was a teenager and all I wanted to do was make my own decisions. Now, I would give anything for them to make all my decisions. Sure, I’d probably still be wearing bows in my hair if that was the case, but life would… Read More Decisions
This week I hit my breaking point with our puppy, Toby. I knew having a puppy wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t know it would be one of the hardest things I have ever done. I love him, but ughhhh…. he is so difficult. I have never had a puppy because I adopted my other dog,… Read More Faaaammmmillllyyyyyy
It’s the night I dread and look forward to every year. Thanksgiving Eve at Wellman’s. Thanksgiving Eve in Des Moines is one of the biggest nights of the year. Everyone I have ever met from high school will be in the same room for one night. The people I never wanted to see again, the people… Read More Thanksgiving Eve
The holidays turn me into an overly affectionate sequined creep. The moment I try to avoid every year happened this morning. I got in the holiday spirit. For normal people, this wouldn’t be that upsetting, but I’m a holiday love addict. I become overly affectionate and I need about 100 hugs a day just… Read More Pass The Cheer
I ran my first race today at the Living History Farms Run. The race is a 7 mile cross country mud run. In a lot of ways I honestly believe running saved my life. I started running a few years ago when I realized I hadn’t seen my belly button in years.* I began… Read More Living History Farms Run 11.19.11
I haven’t been writing many posts lately because frankly… I’ve been busy. Not the kind of busy that a guy tells you he is when he hasn’t called, but the kind of busy that means I go to work at 6am every morning and drink heavily at night. Here are a few highlights of my… Read More …and I’m back!
Today is my mother’s birthday. For her present, I wanted to write a blog post to tell her how wonderful she is. No, really. This is all she is getting from me. We’re in a recession, you know. I should start by saying that I am exactly like my mother. I am every last bit… Read More Happy Birthday, Moomy
Phase 1: I’M ENGAGED!!! Look at my ring!!! Why aren’t you looking at my ring? WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!! Have we met? When Eric and I first got engaged, I was just so happy to be engaged and I wasn’t even thinking about the wedding at all. Everyone was congratulating us, and I was soaking it… Read More The Wedding Phases
