by Amy | Aug 21, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
When I was about six, our neighbors on the cul-de-sac invited my family over for ice cream. The neighbors, while lovely, were totally overwhelming to me – six boisterous kids of all ages, mostly boys. My goal at their house was to be invisible, so I copped a squat...
by Amy | Jul 30, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
Here’s my first post for parenting site Mom.me (And clearly I was feeling snarky.) Do a girl a favor and “like” it on Facebook so they think I’m awesome? Hey you, with your face buried in your smart phone, getting carpel tunnel from texting,...
by Amy | Jul 28, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood, Travel
Hey there, did you miss me? We just got back from summer vacation – aka Viv’s east coast relatives tour: three grandmas, two grandpas, one great aunt, two good aunts, two honorary aunts, two uncles, a newborn cousin and a partridge in a pear tree. It was...
by Amy | Jul 10, 2013 | My Family, Parenthood
Between baby and preschooler… Between diapers and potty… Between crib and big girl bed… Between high chair and table… Between letting me dress her and dressing herself… Between “reading” and reading… Between my arms for...
by Amy | Jul 7, 2013 | My Family, Shopping, Sponsored, Yummy
Ever since I settled down and got domestic, I’ve wanted a slow cooker, but I was too overwhelmed by options to buy one. (I once carried a crock pot around Bed Bath & Beyond for a half hour before ditching it at the register. Strength training AND cardio.)...
