by Amy | Mar 28, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood
When I got knocked up with Viv, I registered my due date with Babycenter.com to receive weekly updates about her development. Throughout my pregnancy, Babycenter compared her estimated size to a fruit or vegetable so that I could better imagine her growing heft. At...
by Amy | Mar 24, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood, Shopping
Moms and dads out there, what’s the biggest thing that’s changed about you since becoming a parent? For me, it’s the footwear. Until I got pregnant, I always wore heels. Some people cover their gray—I make myself taller. A good pair of heels can hoist this barely...
by Amy | Mar 20, 2012 | My Family, Our Situation
To those who voted for Carriage Before Marriage in the Circle of Moms Top 25 blog contest, thank you so much. The exposure has been amazing. Finally, there are people who I have not lived with, slept with or split a pizza with reading the blog. I have fans. And...
by Amy | Mar 17, 2012 | Couplehood, My Family, Parenthood, Vanity
I always show Dave my blogs before I post them. He gives great feedback, plus I want to make sure I haven’t crossed the “too personal” line with him. Considering he was fine with me publishing a play-by-play of our baby-making efforts, he may not even have a line. ...
by Amy | Mar 12, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood
I had planned on teaching my daughter good morals and values by example. I wanted to be the kind of parent who counts the change from the hot dog vendor hoping to have received too much just so she can make her kid trudge back and return three pennies. In practice,...