by Amy | Apr 15, 2013 | Couplehood, My Family, Wedding Plans
Dave is super easy going about the wedding planning. Usually we’re in sync, and if we’re not, he’ll defer to Bridezilla. Except on this one issue: No video. He’s putting his foot down. “I want to experience our wedding, not record it.” He tells me. He’s...
by Amy | Apr 8, 2013 | Babymaking, Infertility, My Family, Parenthood
When I was pregnant with Viv, we got a lot of thoughtful gifts, but my favorites were the boxes of hand-me-down clothes from mommy friends who had been there before me. Sorting through those cartons was Christmas morning level exciting. Adorable playsuits, girlie...
by Amy | Apr 3, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
We live in a rent-controlled apartment in a McMansion neighborhood, so the local moms out-fancy me by a mile. I mean, these moms are Lululemon gear-sporting, Porsche Cayenne-driving, blinding bling-wearing, “I just got back from Canyon Ranch and barely have time...
by Amy | Mar 26, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood, Vanity
“Honey, I love you, but are you aware that your ass crack is showing?” Dave asks me this while we’re reading bedtime stories to our toddler. I hardly think my state of dress or undress matters in the nursery, so I give him a look like, “So?” “No, I mean pretty much...
by Amy | Mar 21, 2013 | My Family, Vanity
If I could go back in a time machine, this is the beauty advice I’d give to my clueless teen self. Until that technology is perfected, all I can do is share my hard won wisdom with the teens of today. It’s meant with love. 1. Cover Your Face – Girls, I understand...
