Easter, the bunny and the eggs

I'm not casting judgement on any parent who promotes Easter as the day Little Bunny Foo-Foo prances through the house or yard, hiding eggs full of delicious treats for their kiddos to find, but this South Park clip really says it all. Why do we as parents choose to subscribe to group think just to…

My thoughts on having a girl

I'll be honest. When I confirmed what my body was screaming all along -- that I was having a girl -- it took me a moment to be excited. I immediately thought, wow . . . girls go through so much. (Mind you, I'm the  only girl and a middle child and some in my…

Gender Revealed

And, we are having a . . . {drum roll, please}. . . GIRL! Now to planning the nursery.

Boy or Girl?

Honestly, I could care less about the sex of the baby as long as he or she is healthy. The first time I was pregnant, I really wanted a boy. I mean I prayed for a boy. I saw myself mothering a boy and I knew with everything in me that I was carrying a…

Kids and Veggies

So, here's my dilemma . . . Miles won't eat anything green, other than a lime flavored Popsicle. I've received tons of recommendations on how to "disguise" carrots and peas in everything from rice to pasta (something he loathes).  Gone are the days of homemade pureed veggies disguised as baby food. I'm so happy I…

Happy Go Texan Day!

Sexy Bump

Gone are the days of looking like Mrs. Roper when your pregnant. Men everywhere are thanking the Lord. You know how miserable Mr. Roper was. I digress. Today, women are not afraid to debut their growing bump and new curves. Just ask Kim Kardashian who has already been dubbed the sexiest pregnant woman alive. If,…

Breathe

Today, I left my toddler at home with his dad, because he'd had another asthma episode last night. If you have ever seen a child so uncomfortable because he couldn't breathe properly, you understand the type of anguish we go through. It's pretty horrible. Despite this, I know that things can always be worse. Hopefully, …

A cure for stretch marks?

I know there is no such thing as a cure for stretch marks. I know the only thing that can prevent you from getting stretch marks is to gain your pregnancy weight steadily. Some women swear by cocoa butter and all types of oils or homemade remedies. My last pregnancy, I didn't get any stretch…

Round Dos

I knew instantly when I got pregnant. Instantly! I mean, I pride myself on being that person who is very in-tune with their body. My parents, on the other hand, have once labeled me as  bit of a hypochondriac, but I don't care. I was pregnant for the second time. I had cramps, I had…