It’s still fluctuating in the 164.5 area, but typically lower and more like 162.5. So not the stunning weight droppage I was hoping for. Today I feel okay about this. I’m proud of me for getting out of bed, for having a smoothie instead of potato chips, for Alex letting me do some of mama-baby yoga if not all of it. ?Ǭ†Here’s why.
Repellican’d
It was Easter season 2002. I had a good circle of friends, a good church, I was back in school and doing well, I had goals, I laughed deeply and really, really meant it for the first time in several years. I had good friends, and needed no dude to fill any of my places. So CLEARLY, I met a boy. THE boy. I met this boy at church (a.. Read More
I’m unstoppable
I decide to look on the bright side of life and sunshine comes outta my ass what? But THIS is awesome.
Best Best Stuff
After the Kaiser slept 90 minutes (unaided by endless patting or bottle and after putting himself to sleep), and I did lots of blog surfing, and had hilarious emails with her, I came downstairs to this: “I know things are difficult right now. But I really appreciate the job you do every day feeding and taking care of Alex. I know what a drain it is on you. Hang in.. Read More
Good Good Stuff
In light of my recent grumbles and heartaches (eh, that’s a little strong, but I’ll use it anyway, too lazy to drag out the thesaurus) it’s time for a touch of attitude adjustment on my part. Here is the tale of Good Good Stuff: The Good Good Stuff List originates from a float trip at church camp camp back in college. I was in a canoe with my best friend.. Read More
Sleep Deprivation
We went to the ped last week, and on the 4 month information they gave us was this line: “Many babies sleep through the night by this time.” Oh. My. Gaw. Now, I really should have asked for definition of terms of the word “many” and the phrase “sleep through the night” because what those words translated as in my exhausted “oh. my. gaw. I’m never getting a full night.. Read More
Getting ready to change it up yet again.
So, I’m in the process of registering a domain name and moving stuff around. It’s been on my mind for a while, and I want to do the BlogHer ads. Why? Well. 1) I think BlogHer does good stuff. The articles that tick through my reader are generally well written and intelligent. I get to read articles about current events that appear factual without the scary media shock n awe.. Read More
Philanthropy Thursday
Oh today. Ohhhhh today. Oh woe is me. My baby won’t sleep well, I have to continually pump milk, my husband is on the road and won’t be home till late, I haven’t been able to prep dinner yet, the glass baby bottles I ordered showed up and I’m such a dumbass I ordered 4oz instead of 8oz and will now have to sell these on ebay and order new.. Read More
A Time when Breastfeeding and Applebee’s Don’t Mix
August is World Breastfeeding Month, which has stirred up all kinds of debates and comments about breastfeeding and free formula bags. In case you’ve missed some of the conversation, here’s some links: Strollerderby One Strollerderby Two Blissfully Bitchy Bellies and Babies Now, I may not be a fan of the “nurse-in” concept myself, but I might just be a little envious of the women who’s (whose?) boobs don’t land in.. Read More
Our Anniversary Tale
(pasted from email sent to my girlfriends) Now here’s the funny story of the week. Still haven’t, y’know, done the deed. Just couldn’t do it when his mom was in the house. Now just can’t do it because I just can’t get in the mood when always listening for Kaiser to pipe up. Hubs is feeling all neglected and blah blah. Stressed. You know boys. Boy parts must be attended.. Read More
Here a shot… there a shot….
Today was shot day. Not an easy choice. I’ve worked with students who have documented adverse reactions to immunizations. I’ve been to the funeral of a 9 year old who had PDD and seizures as related to her immunizations (Dept of Health and Human Services agrees with this statement to the tune of enough money that the family could afford to care for their daughter with round the clock in.. Read More
Today’s Routine
Input, Output, Sleep, Repeat. The Kaiser has been killing us softly with his whine. The lack of sleep is truly staggering. Scout actually did most of the baby wrangling this weekend, earning a billion points when he asked, “Is this normal?” and I said “yes, this is a normal day” and he with no bs in his voice said once and for all “your job is harder than mine.” He’d.. Read More
A Sunday Story
12 years ago, 3 of my closest friends were leaving a movie, as they made a right turn out of the parking lot, they were plowed into by a 17 year old, late for curfew, on his way home. Oh, he was going “in excess of 110 miles an hour” and had a blood alcohol content of 1.googleplex (I don’t remember anymore, it was appallingly over the limit.) 12 years.. Read More