Growing up I always wanted a daughter. A few years ago I realized that was not a guarantee and I better brace myself for a son. I thought I was mentally prepared for no preference when I was pregnant but not quite. When we learned our baby was a boy, I wasn’t over the moon. … More Happy Friday!
I sincerely hoped today would be a birth announcement. Last Tuesday, my doctor was optimistic with my progress and more progress has been made since but no baby. All I have is irregular, mild contractions that get my hopes up and leave me hanging. I’m dreadfully impatient and waiting has been torture. So here we … More Happy Friday
The thing I undoubtedly miss most about my previous job is Paul. He was a fantastic work buddy and made everyday bearable. He’s so sweet and thoughtful, he is possibly the only person to buy me something that I am excited to hang on my wall. This Captain America tile is so perfect I can’t … More Happy Friday!
The day of our big bash has finally arrived! 12 of our 14 nieces/nephews will be over for a Valentine’s Day sleepover. We have games, arts & crafts, plenty of my old dresses that will be modeled and/or auctioned and movies. I baked these chocolate/strawberry cupcakes last night and will make some cinnamon donut puffs … More Happy Friday!
22 more days. 22 more days. 12 more days? I really, really hope it’s not more than 22 days! If you can’t tell the countdown has begun. I have another cold and let me tell you it sucks. I can go to bed as early as can be but since I can’t breathe, find a … More Happy Friday
Is this now a baby blog? For the moment perhaps. I have Detroit blog plans for the spring but right now life is work and preparing for Lucas. This weekend I’m going to get our hospital bag together. Currently, his coming home outfit is all we have and I’m totally obsessed with it. My SIL … More Happy Friday
Few things make me happier than Danny quoting a Dave Ramsey philosophy or telling me how he recommended the plan to someone. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come and year one of debt-freedom was fantastic. We didn’t track our spending in 2015 but our general sensibilities kept everything on track and we were … More Happy Friday!
In college I went through a serious Alan Rickman celeb crush phase. I watched every movie and YouTube video I could find. He has remained on my favorite actor list and it was only a year or so ago that Lindsey and I watched one of the creepiest movies ever simply because he was in … More Happy Friday
My life is completely tied to paper, if it’s not physically written down I’m bound to forget about it. Target has cute and cheap planners/notebooks that I would be lost without. They also help keeping New Year resolutions a bit more fun. Week one of the new year and resolutions are holding steady(ish). I’ve made it … More Happy Friday
It’s 2016! I remember when it was 1999… crazy. A new year is a clean slate and time for resolutions and planning. I’m all for both but this year I’m trying to be realistic. Our life is going to change in an unknown way and so a top goal is to be kind to myself. There … More Happy Friday, Happy New Year!
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