Lessons as a mom

One of the most overwhelming things about being a mom is that everyone tells you how to live your life.  You want an epidural?  You're w...

David's birthday week

I'm a firm believer in birthday week.  Birthdays should be celebrated all week long just in case your birthday lands on a lame day like ...

My little Valentine

As of January 14, it is time to get ready for Valentine's day.  Lily and I found tons of Valentine's decorations in the dollar secti...

A cheerleader for daddy

Lily and I went to 2 of David's basketball games this week.  And miss Lil is quite the little cheerleader.  She stayed awake during the ...

Making Messes

I like having a clean house.  And by "like," I mean love.  Love my clean house.  I think a clean house is very welcoming and invit...

Date night with a baby

Lately, Miss Lil has been coming on our dates with us.  This week was pretty busy, so date night was a candlelit dinner at home complete wit...

Tricks to saving money during school

At the beginning of college, I really struggled to use my money well.  I managed to save up $5,000 to take with me to France, but I quickly ...

One Month Young

Lily is one month today; I cannot believe she has been mine for a month.  We spent the evening having a birthday party, and Lily wore her pi...