Maggie will turn four in November. I watched her sleeping tonight (since I couldn’t seem to fall asleep myself). She… Read more Doing
Tag: pregnancy
Treat yo’self
Bethany, I gotta hand it to you this year. I’m really proud of you for following through on the decision… Read more Treat yo’self
The skinny clothes I kept
I gained 60 pounds when I was pregnant. I was pretty sure I’d never lose it all, and certain that… Read more The skinny clothes I kept
Dream come true
A few weeks ago, in the stagnant heat of our storage building in July, I dug through boxes and crates.… Read more Dream come true
2013 gift list
Before I move on, I want to look back—not to dwell on the past or listen to Sirens, as I… Read more 2013 gift list
Choosing not to
When my friend Bruce invited me to his concert next weekend, I was stoked—and then immediately felt totally bummed. His… Read more Choosing not to
Dear Bethany
Thank you, Henry Petty, for asking me to write a letter to my old self. Spring 1996 Dear Bethany, You… Read more Dear Bethany
This little light of mine
Since my daughter’s name, Margaret, means “daughter of light,” and since my 2013 word of the year is light, almost… Read more This little light of mine
Crying over spilt coffee
After performing crib gymnastics and break dancing for half an hour, Maggie finally crashed and began her brief nap. I… Read more Crying over spilt coffee
Set aside
Last year for Lent, I gave up smoking. That might surprise some people who had no idea that I snuck… Read more Set aside
Just wheat: Only what matters 