Having a kid will make you think about your finances like never before. It’s amazing how excited placing your hand on your wife’s stomach can make you feel. Why does a person that is only 3% of my body weight … Continue reading
This is a down and dirty update for my preggo ladies out there who have told me I’m way too optimistic and am painting a very easy picture of pregnancy. So if I were to peel back the joys of … Continue reading
I know this is overdue. Can’t believe two weeks have gone by….I think I say that every couple of weeks! I am big and awkward. My feet and hands have been swelling a bit this week. I am trying to … Continue reading
I really enjoyed Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. I always seem to enjoy books that involve Asian culture, and this one is about a Chinese family and a Japanese family in the 1940s. This … Continue reading
I am so lucky to have an awesome bunch of coworkers at Baptist. Lori was an awesome host for the girl-only shower on 8/3. And Derrick set up a fun lunch for the whole team, and even invited Dan. Thank … Continue reading
Not much new this week. Just getting bigger and starting to make Dan do chores that require bending over a bunch. Dan has been really helpful!
This year, we mad our first trip to a Home-a-rama. And now, the home improvement itch has hit. Elaine commented that it was the closest thing that she’s come to actually shopping for a home. Which may be true. I … Continue reading
Did another two weeks really just go by? These two weeks really made me realize something: I am pregnant 🙂 I’ve really had this attitude of “Yes, I know I am growing a baby inside of me, but that … Continue reading
Thank you, Irena for hosting a fabulous shower with my Louisville friends. And friends, thank you all for being a part of the celebration! I had a blast hanging out with the girls. You are all fabulous! We also enjoyed … Continue reading
From my childhood, I have memories of cookouts where a marinade similar to this was often used and the recipe closely guarded. Looking back on how much I enjoyed this, I attempted to recreate it. This is my version, satisfying … Continue reading
As easy as it gets… mix all of the items in a bowl. Store in a sealed container. Should be ok for about 6 months. 4 Tbsp Brown sugar (pack it in there) 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 3 1/2 Tbsp … Continue reading
Me: (looking at an empty bag of chocolate chips) Did you eat this whole bag? Wife: “No.” Me: “The bag is empty.” Wife: “Yeah, I ate it.” Wife: (belches) “It was the baby!” Wife: “Today, my shoes are in the … Continue reading
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is an excellent nonfiction read. I recommend the audio book.
Thank you to all my loved ones for an outstanding baby shower! Boy did we get spoiled! Not only did we get to outfit our nursery and home with tons of baby stuff, but I got to see so many … Continue reading
It seems another couple of weeks have gone by and I barely noticed. Our little baby girl is getting bigger. I guess that’s what little babies in the womb do…. ….And they also give you awful indigestion. I am learning … Continue reading
Happy anniversary to my amazing husband! These two years have been the best start to a lifetime with you. Can’t wait for you to become a Dad in year #3!
Lot’s going on around the house and in my head about this baby girl the past couple of weeks. First, we are more focused on the household preparations. Dan did some garage sale-ing and picked up a changing table and a … Continue reading
I decided to pick up a book about child rearing since I guess I will be rearing a child soon enough. Nuture Shock was a random pick since it was available from the library as an audio book. This book … Continue reading
Can’t believe this baby girl is 24 weeks already! Here’s what’s going on in her world: She is moving more and more. I got to see my bump move on it’s own this week. Crazy! She makes so many random … Continue reading
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