This is going to be a piece of cake, I thought. I mean really, how hard could it be to take one little baby home from the hospital? This thinking was why my husband and I declined my mother’s offer to escort us home from the hospital with our newborn son. After all, we’re both college-educated adults. I was 33 and my husband was 40. We had taken every course we could and … [Read more...]
Friendship Lost
The kids finally had their baths and were watching a movie. The craziness of the day was settling down. I knew this would be the best time to call Jill. It was 7:30 on a school night, surely she would be home. I missed speaking with her. Aside from a few brief “hellos,” “life is crazy right now,” and “call you back,” we hadn’t had a real conversation in about six … [Read more...]
My First Baby Had Fur
My husband and I are planners. We rarely jump into anything blind, whether it’s buying a new car or a throw pillow for the sofa. We research our purchases and discuss our options. Three years into our marriage, we felt ready to start a family. We weren’t the type of couple that was just going to throw out the birth control and let nature take it’s course. No, we were going … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks Isn’t for Turkeys
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. This means that in every paper, magazine, and website you’ll find a host of articles on gratitude. There are even articles complaining about the people who write about how grateful they are. As a writer I love the topic of gratitude. Counting my blessings is pretty easy as I have much in my life to be thankful for. But do people … [Read more...]
A New Twist on an Old Favorite
The following is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Some of my warmest childhood memories involve playing games with my parents and two sisters. Whether it was a marathon game of Monopoly, poker, or charades, I clearly remember a lot of laughter and enjoying the time with my family. As my sisters and I got older and started to leave the nest one at a time,our … [Read more...]
