It’s high time I tell you about the day Ciro was born. If you aren’t into birth stories, don’t worry, I understand. I’ll give you a moment to exit with your dignity and (hopefully) let… [Continue Reading]
Projects and Bumps
I’m officially at week 40 of this pregnancy. It’s in the 90’s every day here in Charlotte. Most nights I am uncomfortable sleeping so I lay awake for hours sometimes in between getting up to… [Continue Reading]
A Glimpse Into Pregnancy Dreams
If I’ve learned one thing during two pregnancies, it’s been to listen to my body. And one of the things it has expressed to me, loud and clear, is: “Don’t push me, bitch.” I’ve also… [Continue Reading]
House Party
As I approach week 38 of this pregnancy, things have felt very “stop and go”. It feels like the scene in “Meet the Parents,” when Ben Stiller’s character and Robert DeNiro’s character are racing home… [Continue Reading]
A Double Dose of Reality at Lowe’s
I saw her there, nearing the checkout line at Lowe’s. She was juggling plants, her keys, a water bottle, and her two dogs. Pugs, to be exact. The middle-aged one was running everywhere, and the… [Continue Reading]
Imperfections.
Just about everything in our home is slightly damaged. All of our furniture has something wrong with it: a knick over here, a dent over there, a paint chip missing in the corner. In most… [Continue Reading]
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