A Baby Story- Part Deux

I woke up at 6 a.m. feeling crampy.  With Maxfield, I never really went into “true labor”.  My water broke, but then they basically had to induce me to start the contractions.  This didn’t feel too bad, just like minor menstrual cramps. 
It was exactly one week before my supposed due date.  I say supposed, because that’s [...]

A Baby Story- Part 1

It was an unusually warm Sunday in February. The 29th, in fact…. Leap Day… my due date with my first baby. I wasn’t worried, however, that I’d go into labor that day. I did my homework. All of the books practically hit you in the head with statistics that say most first pregnancies will go [...]

It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This:

Max:   “Mom?”
Me:   “Yes, sweetie?”
Max:   “I love you”.
Me:   “Aw, I love you, too, buddy”.   [hugs]
Max:   “I love you so much that I have a hundred hearts”.

Teacher Gifts– Check!

Another item checked off the list:  Max’s teacher gifts– jar candles with hand-embroidered cozies:

Not too “Christmas-y”, so they can (hopefully) stay out year-round…
 
Have a great weekend!
 

Countdown

Thanks for all the support on my ever-growing list, and your kind comments about the photo of moi…  I have fortunately been able to check off a few items, and I haven’t really added anything new, although I know there is more stuff lingering that really should be on there.  There is definitely a lot to [...]

Crafty Folk and a *Little* List

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of getting together with some local crafters for a little holiday trade party- such fun!!  Traci of Tremundo hosted, and it was a really fun way to meet some of the other members of the Philly Etsy Team, & acquire some new art/craft. 
And… our little encounter is featured on the [...]

2 Weeks Late and Decorating 4 Year Old Style

I know Thanksgiving was weeks ago, but the celebration we attended was so big that by the time the turkey made it’s way to me, I had already eaten too much other stuff and thus did not get my turkey groove on. We were fortunate enough to be the recipient of a free turkey courtesy of Giant [...]

The Difference A Year Makes

I have written on this topic before, but since we’re about at the anniversary of it all, it’s been on my mind. Last year at this time in early December marked the beginning of probably the most difficult month of my life, which then led to one of, if not the most, difficult years of [...]

What it Feels Like- an Illustrated Account

Ok, fellas, this one’s for you.  For any of you that have, will have, or have had a preggo woman in your life, I’ve compiled a little picture show to help you understand what it feels like to be with child.
I loved being pregnant the first time around.  It was so magical and full of promise/anticipation.   The second [...]

Cyber Monday / On my Desk

Well, not to shamelessly plug my Etsy Shop, but it’s freshly stocked and ready for orders.  I’ll be adding more items over the course of the week.  If anyone happens to see something in my flickr photostream that’s not in the shop, feel free to email me or leave a comment to see if it’s [...]