So, hi guys! He's HERE! The new baby is HERE! He was born on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at 7:37pm. According to astrological charts, the nurses told me, he's a Libra. But, some would argue that he's actually a Libra/Virgo -- on the cusp. Either way, it's a good thing, you see. Because I'M a Virgo, … [Read more...]

So. I have a schoolyard friend (you know what I mean, right? One of the other moms that I see in the schoolyard every day...our kids are friends, and so we're friends, too). Last fall she was really sick and run-down with a bug she just couldn't kick. All the other moms were concerned for her as we … [Read more...]

Warning: GROSS-OUT ALERT - If you are easily grossed out, please do not read any further. The following content is not for the delicate. I'm pregnant.  Just over three months.  How do I even begin to describe the myriad of emotions that I've felt since this discovery in early August?  … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses, Can you believe? Britney has lost custody of her children. Apparently, the judge had HAD IT with her after a recent hit-and-run accident, driving without a valid license, and all the other drug-and-alcohol accusations, the pictures of Brit holding cigarettes in her sons' faces, etc.. … [Read more...]

you know what else i support? Jim and Pam! Jim and Pam! Jim and Pam! Holding hands! Looking happy! Sneaking around! and buying lamps! with the exception of this Jim and Pam make me squee! all over. Jim. is. hairy. who knew? I have so much love for this past week's episode, i cannot even begin to … [Read more...]

HI GORGEOUSES! I've MISSED YOU! Did you hear I had a baby boy? Check it: More deets and pictures over at The Cheaty Monkey! And, more more MORE on everything coming soon on my Pregnancy Blog. SOOOOOO.... Let's see what's going on in Celebrity Land!!! It's been, like, SOOOO LONG!!! And, don't be … [Read more...]

things i have done: ~~ let my kids eat boxed macaroni and cheese ~~ let my kids watch tv. (my apologies...forgot to rotate before uploading, and i'm pretty sure you can't rotate in photobucket...drr...) ~~ laughed while one of my children had a tantrum. in public. ~~ let my kids eat hot dogs. ~~ … [Read more...]

Cuddles are the miraculous cure-all for what ails. They fix scraped knees, scary dreams, sore tummies, harsh words, broken toys and with older children - when they still accept our arms around them -  broken hearts. There are sleepy cuddles, trying-to-wake-up cuddles, TV - watching, … [Read more...]

when you walk through a female-dominated office building, with a giant 1/4 slab cake box in hand, everyone wants to be your friend. and everyone wants to make a comment. "Having a party?" "Someone's birthday?" "Ooh...save me a piece!" "what time are you serving … [Read more...]