Last year, on Christmas Eve Eve, Doug and I encountered one massive miscommunication. See, for weeks, I had in my mind and my calendar that we would be celebrating Christmas with his family at noon on the 23rd, at his fabulous aunt’s house, 20 minutes away. His mom would be bringing lunch and we needed only to show up at twelve. I had a nine-month-old on a precise napping and nursing regime at the time, so schedules ... View Post
Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!
In the spirit of full disclosure, I would like to document the recent moment when I realized, suddenly and officially, that it was time to start being a parent. Of course, I’ve been a parent for months. But not so much a parent telling anyone what to do or how to be, so much as a parent keeping the kid alive. Protecting, cherishing, cuddling, diaper-changing, of course, but more tending to physical needs and ... View Post
True Love Conquers Hysterical Flower Girls
The flawless moment-to-be in our family’s history had played repeatedly in my head: soft violin music playing while my bridesmaid gown rippled in the wind, Emerson and I floating down the aisle side-by-side, me looking down lovingly while she wowed gushing wedding guests with her outrageous dimples and proficiency in scattering rose petals. HA!!!!!!! WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS POSSIBLE???!!! ... View Post
On Throwing a Baby Shower for the World’s Most Stylish Event Goddess
Meet my friend, Lindye! I know, I know. She’s so adorable, it’s both unjust and completely ridiculous. In addition to being 33 weeks pregnant and stunning, Lindye is a wildly talented wedding, event and interior designer who continues to amaze me with her contemporary, super-chic, outside-the-box, simply inspired, standout stylings. This. Girl. Has. Skills. And vision and passion and everything else that makes a ... View Post
That Time I Threw My One-Year-Old a Wedding—I Mean, Birthday Party!
Disclaimer: This is NOT a boast post in which I brag about my daughter’s ridiculously cute under-the-sea birthday party that I spent MONTHS planning and for which I finally joined scary, scary Pinterest. Okay, maybe it is a little bit. JK, JK. It’s supposed to be a retelling of my first-hand experience partaking in the untamable cultural PHENOMENON that is one-year-old birthday celebrations. ... View Post