by Amy | Jan 22, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood, Vanity
Call me a hypocrite. No, it’s okay, I can take it. I write about how we need to be kind to ourselves and never trash talk our weight in front of our kids. And then I go and use the F word on myself. Loophole: Viv can’t read yet. So until she can,...
by Amy | Sep 17, 2012 | My Family, Our Situation, Vanity
Today was the day! I appeared as a guest on The Ricki Lake Show for an episode called “40 and Pregnant.” I am neither 40 nor pregnant, but I was both of those things when I carried my daughter Viv, and I came on the show to provide the Carriage Before...
by Amy | Aug 13, 2012 | My Family, Vanity
Has anyone ever made a comment on your appearance, positive or negative, that changed your perception of yourself, like, forever? For me, it was when a hair stylist described the natural color of my tresses as “mousy brown.” I was in my early 20s, trying to dress for...
by Amy | Aug 2, 2012 | My Family, Vanity
A couple of weeks ago, I found out I’d be appearing on The Ricki Lake Show. My friend Jessica is a producer there and she pitched me as a guest. At first, I was skeptical. I don’t know if you remember Ricki’s syndicated daytime talk show from the...
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. ...
