It’s so very official: There’s never a dull moment in motherhood. Every Monday I run my errands, so the other day I was making my usual stop at beloved Saint Trader Joe’s. Nothing exciting or crazy, other than Emerson being a total angel for once as I filled my red cart to its max. Well, it’s also pretty insane that I spent over $200—my official new record at TJ’s and also some hardcore evidence of my 34 weeks’ ... View Post
Almond Joy
It’s amazing how we can plot out a day to the last detail only to have our plans utterly wrecked by the smallest incident. A flat tire, a phone call, a detour. Oh, your two-year-old aspirating an almond. Tuesday, last week, was supposed to be totally fabulous. Some of my life goals are more selfless and substantial than others, and let’s just say eight days ago was supposed to be one BIG SHAMELESS CHECK off my ... View Post
Dads Will Be Dads (If We Let Them)
Last Saturday, at that magical time of evening when the ocean just starts to pull down on the sun, Doug and I thought it would be fun to take Emerson walking around Balboa Island. We LOVE Balboa Island, and I was feeling the need to exercise. This baby weight: DANG. This baby weight. And so we did. We walked and talked and laughed along the boardwalk lined with the dreamiest houses, our daughter nestled in the BOB ... View Post
15 Costco Favorites
In the spirit of (attempted) savings in 2015, I’ve been doing something revolutionary: actually using my Costco card! Every year, I dole out the $50 to renew, then every year, I go maybe once. New year, new me! I’m embracing this frightening warehouse. The samples lessen my fears. Okay, it’s not only for savings; it’s also in the name of convenience. I’ve made it no secret that pregnancy zaps my energy, so more ... View Post
Pink Squared: IT’S A GIRL!
Just a little more than a month ago, the time arrived at last. The time to duck into an unassuming hole-in-the-wall called Before the Stork in Costa Mesa, right next to the diviest dance bar, the dear Pierce Street Annex. Before the Stork is a small ultrasound center that prides itself in affordable, accurate gender reveals, and I always laugh that it’s right next to PSA. It feels like the ultimate in ... View Post
Happy New Year: Casting, Reflecting & Reading
To be honest, I never used to care much for New Year’s. For me it ranked low on the list of holidays. The sparkles and cheers and midnight kisses were fun, I supposed, but the night often felt a little anticlimactic, forced. A sad follow-up to the BEST holiday only one week before; the cruel reminder that returning to school or work was just around the corner after a glorious break; a calendar date that made me feel ... View Post