Christmas 2003. That is when I met this guy: I knew he was way out of my league. I was a tomboy basketball player and he was a pretty boy, done with High School dude. His brothers went to school with me and my very… Read More
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Memory
So we are into week two of being back at work. What have I noticed? Time goes by too quickly. My sweet baby is just growing before my eyes and all I can focus on are his cute moments and how I want to remember… Read More
Taking in the “Signs”
Only a few more likes needed to get to 30, I’m pretty excited about that: facebook page So, I’m back at work. In fact, I survived a whole week. Not sure how, but it has happened. Today my sweet Evan is 12 whole weeks old.… Read More
Fitting In
First, my shameless plug to “like” me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fit-Wife/500067030004065 Second, the good stuff: So it is not secret I’m a big fan of lululemon. I mean I briefly worked for them, and it was one of the greatest experiences in my life. In fact, if I could… Read More
Happy [Belated] Birthday, Mom
I know most of my posts are very parent centered right now, but that is because that is where I am at in my life right now. My life is feeding baby whenever he wants, changing dirty diapers, getting spit up on, drooled on and… Read More
Ready or Not…
Well, as I sit here typing this blog my beautiful baby is fast asleep, dinner is in the slow cooker (I’m perfecting my coconut red curry), my computer is furiously downloading another 1000 pictures (90% are Evan), I just finished catching up on Homeland, and… Read More
Cleaning up the Eats
Hello friends. I hope you are having a fantastic start to your weekend. I simply cannot believe how fast time in flying. I really can’t believe Evan is 10 weeks – he is totally growing like a weed. As a breastfeeding mom, who wants to… Read More
Learning to Deal
So, there are many many moms on this planet. There are many many many different ways to parent. Why do people get on such a high horse on how to raise OTHER people’s children? I think it is wonderful that some parents offer advice, but… Read More
Birthdays
Well, since having Evan, I realize just how important birthdays are. They should absolutely be celebrated. They should be cherished. As you get older people seem to get less and less excited about them, and although I understand that argument, I think mine is stronger.… Read More
Two Months Old
Dear Evan: Today you are two months old. I still cannot believe how you have changed our lives. My life is so much better with you in it. How did I live before? The days before you that I’d wish away… I wish I could… Read More