I can’t sew, or knit, or crochet. The only creative endeavors that don’t completely wither under my care are food, words, and photography. Yes, food is a creative endeavor. At least it is in my house. Today, in honor of my lack of crafty-type skills (and because I stayed up too late watching LOST with …
I’ll Never Be THAT Type of Woman . . . Until Now
When Daniel and I were kids (by that I mean married without children), the plumbing at our house blew up. Okay, it didn’t blow up. But it stopped working. And going 24 hours WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO FLUSH A TOILET is bad for newlywed morale. Long story short, solving the problem using an external cleanout …
Extended Breastfeeding Myth #4: A Boys Sexuality
Did you know that ya’ll ask some really good questions? Questions that force me to examine myself. Questions that make me want to write A LOT and then make me feel too intimidated to try. Because they are GOOD questions. And I don’t always have answers. But I always have opinions! Here is one I’ve …
Loose Lips Sink Birthing Tub-Shaped Ships
There is a reason why women forget . . . I am convinced of this. Unless they intentionally practice the art of forgetfulness (i.e. forgiveness), most women can probably tell you who called them “peanut head” and stole their Snoopy pencil in the second grade. There is this one thing, though. Childbirth. For some reason …
Weekend in Pictures
Three Generations (and yes, Katie likes my sister best) Katie and her cousin Conner enjoying the carrot cake she made for his birthday. 30 Weeks . . . I think we’re finally getting somewhere with the whole name thing!
Life is a Cake . . . Or Something Like That
This morning I am sipping tea and flipping through baby name books while Gigi and Katie make a carrot cake for my nephew Conner’s birthday party. Katie: “Mmmm, I ate this” Gigi: “You ate the ginger?” Katie: “Yes, it’s spiiiiicy. I need water.” As each ingredient goes in, she asks if it is spicy and …
What Would You Do Different for Baby #2?
Suggestions are still trickling in to my nifty little suggestion box and I’ve just got to say, ya’ll have the best questions! I’m interested in your birth plan for baby numba two. What’s a MUST have and a must not for The Mommypotamus on the big day? Genevieve at Earth Mama The Essentials According to …
The Frustration and Pleasure of God’s Divine Waiting Game
My apologies for writing every Daddypotamus post about vision, destiny, and intangible life meaning stuff. At this exact moment in my life, I can’t force myself to drum up an explanation of my paternal views on extended breastfeeding. What I CAN share is my focus and experience, and that leads me back into that great …
Letter to Daddypotamus
Dear Daniel, I think it’s funny that you offered to write a Father’s Day post. Cute really, but did you really think I would let you? What would be next? Me sending you out to buy your own birthday presents? No. I have something to say about Father’s Day. And I’m saying it directly to …
From the Suggestion Box . . .
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m slacking. Truth be told, all I want to do lately is go to the pool with Katie. The sun and music, not to mention the way Katie gets cuddly after playing hard in the water for two hours, are just too tempting resist. So I’m not. At least not today …
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