In my previous, non-pregnant life I hated chocolate milk. Something about the smell, the texture and the taste just grossed me out. And now that I’m pregnant? There’s something insatiably delightful about chocolate milk: the smell, texture, and taste. Hormones are hilarious. But I’ve been thinking a lot about those moments when you absolutely must…
Read MoreIf y’all remember, at the beginning of the month I did a ‘June Resolutions‘ link up with Kelli from She Learns as She Goes. Time to give a report! Get Through My 1st Trimester! Yes! We did it! lol I’ll be posting a pregnancy update soon(ish), but Ben and I have been thanking God for…
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When Emily Freeman of Chatting at the Sky invites her readers to participate in a linkup, you join. She has a very fun ‘Things I Learned In” series where she shares everything from fun life hacks to more serious reflections she stumbled upon during the month. (Read what Emily learned in June!) In my second…
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No, this post isn’t what you think. I wouldn’t dare tell you how to squeeze your toothpaste. To each her own. Personally, I’m more of a go-right-for-the-middle girl. Now, my husband? A die hard squeeze-toothpaste-from-the-bottom kind of guy. Yes, toothpaste extraction has been a topic of discussion in our home. While I consent you may…
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I really get into my music. Give me a heartfelt Adele tune or an angsty Mumford & Sons number and I’ll be tapping my toes, swaying my hips, and moving my hands to the beat. At least, as much to the beat as I’m able to follow. You see, while I was given a deep musical…
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I’ve been troubled lately. When I’m troubled, I usually write. I have to tell you, this post has been difficult to write. My husband and I made the announcement that I am expecting our first child about 6 weeks into my pregnancy. The overwhelming response I’ve gotten is something along the lines of, “It’s a…
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Y’all already know I love what Kelli is doing on her blog, She Learns As She Goes. This month, I decided to join her Monthly Resolutions link up, it’s a pretty fun series! To see all of Kelli’s monthly resolutions and report cards, hop on over to She Learns As She Goes. Here are my June Resolutions:…
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This month’s ‘5 Things That Fired Me Up‘ has been fondly renamed ‘5 Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Lady’. (DISCLAIMER: If you have ever said any of these things to me, or to any other pregnant lady, this is a no-judging zone. I promise. I do love you!) — 1) I thought you…
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The here & now and I have a tumultuous relationship. I rarely want to be here, now. Struggling to be in the present, you can imagine how well I handle change. Not very. (Unless, of course, it’s change that I planned. You other Type A’ers know exactly what I’m talking about.) It isn’t just me that struggles,…
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Occasionally I flash my nerd badge. One of my first action items after I found out I was expecting was to research everything I could about pregnancy and childbirth. To the library stacks! After grabbing books with such titles as Pea in the Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and In The…
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