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Big Steps

An extension of our journey begins tomorrow. I’ve been keeping this to myself for quite some time. Not quite sure how to share and not quite sure how it all would be received, I’ve kept my mouth shut.  From the outset, in the first moments I wondered if I was being “Punked”and an MTV crew … Continue reading →

We Told You

We told them what to expect and what would happen. We told the boys, “You’ll never go hungry and there’ll always be food. Eat slow and you’ll survive and thrive.” It had been three years since we had made our New England trip to see Paul’s family and while we’ve hosted them on a regular … Continue reading →

Making It Up As I Go Along

I’m not sure I’d really want an instruction book for life if one existed. The existence and possession of one would likely serve to only remind me of all the things that I’m failing at or doing wrong. Yet, there are times when having one to reference would, at the very least, be helpful. Not too much gets me flustered, but … Continue reading →

One On One

I took Tucker, who just turned 8, to NYC this past weekend as our gift to him. He has wanted to go to NYC for years and this year it just seemed right. He is old enough to remember the adventures and to put it simply, he deserved the trip and we were able to … Continue reading →

How To Wash A Car: A Pictorial

I love to write, but I know that sometimes words are utterly pointless. I can recognize when it is futile to even put my fingers to keyboard and attempt to capture a moment. Honestly, I believe that images often tell a story with greater impact than any word or words can do. Here’s hoping your re-entry into Monday has a … Continue reading →

Cheap Thrills

Not sure about you, but to the extent that I can save a buck, I’m a happy mom. The weather’s been great and the sun shinning. While the pollen levels have been cataclysmic, we’ve managed to spend hours outside thus far on our Spring Break.  While my fellow mom friends are hitting up places like Disney World, … Continue reading →

Lipstick On A Pig

  It was one of those days. A productive one but still one of those days. Still sporting our PJ’s at 2PM, neither Cooper or I had a reason to change. Legos, books, puzzles, laundry, cooking, a lot of email work for me and hanging around the house together in our PJ’s was all we … Continue reading →

Drum Roll Please…

I must confess we’ve known the sex of our baby since 16 weeks. Sorry for being so sneaky and all, but we couldn’t help ourselves. After passing out at the hospital (story here) and having two ultrasounds during my overnight stay there, the two OB’s who saw me were very confident in what they had seen and we were … Continue reading →

Does It Really Make A Difference

It never ceases to amaze me what comes out of people’s mouths. Call me oversensitive or cynical after everything we’ve been through, but at least I own my feelings.   I’ve covered a select few of these treasured gems in I Declare! and now after coming clean with my pregnancy and the joy and gift … Continue reading →

Coming Clean

In light of the chaos that ensued yesterday which ultimately necessitated my being admitted to the hospital, my ability to maintain a secret neatly bundled in a private package has suddenly gotten more difficult.  Yesterday was the second time I participated in Emory’s Doctor for a Day. A program for corporate and community leaders to … Continue reading →

Everything Happens For A Reason

At least it usually does. Chance meetings, people and things crossing paths with our everyday lives when the timing is right and you need them the most. Ranging from the small blessings and pay it forward moments to the large, knock your socks off “You must be kidding me! Hot Damn!” things, events and people … Continue reading →

Super Belly Bowl

Since the Jets took out our beloved Patriots in the playoffs my super fans devastation has only recently worn off. New England Patriots Super Fan: Playoff Loss Devastation   As fans, we have no real passion for tonight’s game, but we’ll make the best of it and choose a team to cheer for and put our heart and voices behind. Consensus, last … Continue reading →