To My Little Boy on His 1st Birthday

Never before this past year have I been more sleep-deprived, vulnerable, uncertain, selfless. Never before have I been more in awe, prouder, or loving. Never before have I been so happy. Thank you, baby boy (or big boy, I should say!). Thank you for indirectly teaching me not only how to better love you, but […]

Last July 24th was a Sunday…

and I got to work on Patrick’s strawberry cake with funfetti icing, as requested– and as is the same selection for today 😂. Later, my parents joined Patrick and me for his birthday lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. During lunch, I felt some new pains and, as the day went on, we began to time their […]

21 Ways You’re KILLIN’ it.

Ya know, I’m all for the sappy articles that remind moms they’re “good enough” and doing a “good job,” but their intended message of empowerment nearly brings me DOWN to the belief that I’m just achieving the bare minimum when Mom-ing. In fact, if I weren’t particularly sassy and self-confident, I might have forgotten that […]

love, your fav rookie homeowners

My husband and I are rookie homeowners.  In our first home for just over a year now, we’re both learning how imperative maintenance can be.  At the same time, our antics have been pretty entertaining.  As a co-human, I recognize the looks from technicians.  I want to laugh at me, too.  But as a rookie […]