Happy New Year! (AKA, My Letter to the Universe)

Like I mentioned when I shared my 2012 motherhood resolutions with you, I love New Year’s Day. I love looking at a blank(ish) calendar (you should see my January!) and imagining the possibilities of a brand new year. I always thought it would be really cool to... Read More
Give It A Whirl: My Year in Music

Give It A Whirl: My Year in Music

Melanie selected this photo of Drew listening to music at Easy Street Records. He is not listening to Courtney’s mix. Yet. When Inward Facing Girl and I were in college together, we started a Christmas Eve Eve party tradition with our closest friends. Note from... Read More
A Holiday Letter to My 16-Month-Old Son

A Holiday Letter to My 16-Month-Old Son

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Nathaniel! What a difference a year makes. You couldn’t even sit up by yourself last Christmas, and even though you enjoyed trying to tear off the paper and looking at your presents, this year you’re going to be even more excited.... Read More
You’re My Obsession: December 12-18, 2011

You’re My Obsession: December 12-18, 2011

Note: You might have noticed that I changed my December You’re My Obsession image. Something about the poinsettias seemed too dour or funereal. No chance of that with a hot pink Christmas tree. Hmm…maybe I would like to have a hot pink Christmas tree at my funeral.... Read More