Its no surprise that people say stupid shit. In fact, the stupid-shit-saying often runs rampant especially out of the mouths of strangers. That being said, the stupid-shit-saying-from-out-of -th...
Its always safe to assume that any lapse in my blogging is directly related to my stays in New Jersey. In fact, it should be documented that this was the first trip to New Jersey that Ive made ...
When Elizabeth asked me to participate in her guest series "A Letter To New Moms" not only was I absolutely flattered but I had to laugh a little because, lets face it, I have no idea what Im...
Nobody say a word about how I havent documented Carters monthly updates since, oh, the 14-month mark? Excuse me while I go hide in the corner with a giant container of cheese puffs. I swear Im g...
I didnt think I would feel as if I would be robbing Carter of his Mama for weeks on end with the impending arrival of his little brother. As each day passes and I find myself closer and closer to M2s...
Its no secret that Im a sucker for organization. In fact, its one of the things that I not only pride myself on but also cling to while being pregnant, chasing a toddler and running a household. Thir...
Its no secret that we were desperate for a new "inside" activity. There are only so many times we could read books, play kitchen, throw 379 plastic balls out of the ball pit and watch Mommy c...
When I write a post like the one I wrote yesterday, its never written seeking validation or praise. It takes a lot to make me doubt myself as a mother, but using words like "selfish" and "...
Last night I received a series of comments on a post that really set my blood boiling. I made the mistake of reading them before bed and committed myself to addressing them here on the blog this morn...
If you havent already been following along with these wonderful ladies and their fashion finds, recipe masterpieces, daily musings and wise words of Mom-vice, then youre truly missing out. Youll noti...
Dont be dismayed, dear Loyals. I would never pass up a diamond or some other shiny bauble, a vacation or a full day at the spa, but lets discuss what I really want for Mothers Day this year... And no...
On Friday, I re-introduced you to one of my favorite Etsy shops, Room to Romp. As a "Boy Mom," its no secret that finding adorable (but not too cutesy) and affordable clothes for C is no easy...
Hallelujah, its Friday. Now, you might wonder how my Friday is different from any other day of the week, especially considering that I dont work a forty-hour, Monday through Friday work week, b...
Happy Friday, Loyals! Im popping in today because its that time again! Time to introduce (or re-introduce rather) some incredible ladies behind some even more wonderful Etsy shops! Be sure to read th...
I have a confession. Ive never really been a fan of "costume" -type jewelry. Perhaps its less that Ive "never been a fan" and more that Ive "just never really owned any." Unti...
Whether youve been reading ILYMTC for a week, several months, a year or even three years, then youre well aware of my love affair for all things personalized. From accessories to print work to kids c...
As I took my seat in the stylists chair at a local chic hair salon and spa {I use the term "stylist" loosely, though he was skinnier, prettier and way more fashionable than I, he was in fact,...
Now, tell me that video didnt make you cry.. Go on, tell me. Oh, it did, did it? You and me both. At least eleven times. Im not sure if its all the extra hormones surging through my body or the nosta...
If you were a fly on the wall in our home the last few weeks, you would have been keen to a resounding chorus of, "Honey, Carter needs his Big Boy Bed set up!" "We only have two months to...
Talk about a weekend of transitions. Most importantly of note, Carter is now sleeping blissfully in a Big Boy Bed. That transition occurred on Sunday and although I knew in my heart of Mom-hear...
Being that Im mostly through book number two of the Fifty Shades trilogy, this review of sorts may be a bit preemptive but I find it necessary to write about and necessary to write about it now. ...
No, your eyes do not deceive you dear Loyals. I did, in fact, use the word "hoo-ha" in the title of this post. Sadly, I went to bad last night mourning the loss of whatever pelvic floor...
Strapless Maternity Maxi via A Pea in the Pod 2010 Also of note: I "turned" 30 weeks on Friday, April 13th, so this post is a bit overdue. Total Weight Gained?: Nearing the 30lb mark, if...
Last week, I went for an extra growth scan to check on M2. I mentioned around the 20 week mark that I had something known as "cord mis-insertion" which refers to an umbilical cord that enters...
Some days.. we never make it out of our pajamas until its time to take a bath and put on new ones. Some days.. the only vegetable consumed is the one Mama sneaks into her morning smoothie which...
Occasionally, Ill stumble across a baby product or toy and wonder how on Gods green earth did I ever survive life before without it? Always one to share the wealth, Im popping in on this glorio...
Its been a while since Ive swapped out any of the wreaths that hang in our house. Yes, I said wreath(s), as in plural. As in there are three. You may recognize this burlap wreath from a tu...
There was an instance, while I was pregnant with Carter, that The Husband and I will occasionally bring up. Its usually brought on by a compliment bestowed upon me by The Husband that goes a little s...
6. Post Easter Mass, someone got to indulge in Chocolate For Breakfast which immediately resulted in Major Sugar Shock and hair a la Gary Busey. 5. It gave Mama an excuse to buy an undisclosed dollar...
Loyals, meet my newest obsession: Bridier Baubles. Its been described as "gorgeous and affordable accessories a la modern-day Bushies and Kennedys having lunch on Nantucket....
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