7 Quick Takes Friday: Double Trouble!

So, ok. I just have one take this week, followed by 6 takes of me freaking out about the first take. 7. I had my 7 weeks ultrasound yesterday morning. I was laying there on the table, and couldn’t see the screen, and the tech was quiet for a few minutes, so I started freaking … Continue reading »

7 Quick Takes Friday

7. This week I attended my very first Mother’s Day tea at Maggie’s pre-school. Oh my goodness is was so sweet. Homemade placemats for mom and Maggie, handprint flower centerpieces, decorate your own cookies, and macaroni necklaces. So fancy. I also had a homemade flower corsage. Maggie and I with her teacher, Ms. S. 6. … Continue reading »

No More Mommy Wars: Co-Sleeping (or Not)

For the last installment of “No More Mommy Wars” (for now at least, maybe if there is more interest we can expand the series later this summer!), Bonnie of A Knotted Life shares with us about her somewhat surprising (to her) decision not to co-sleep. Thank you so much and welcome Bonnie! ************************************************************ We don’t … Continue reading »

No More Mommy Wars: The Big C (Section, That Is)

Maggie of the lovely From the Heart volunteered to write about her experience with first an emergency, and then scheduled, c-section. She writes with candor, humor, and wit. I am so grateful to Maggie for sharing her story here. ************************************************** When I was pregnant with my son Joe I had big plans on having an … Continue reading »

No More Mommy Wars: On Baby Sleep

In today’s installment of No More Mommy Wars, Kaitilin of More Like Mary, More Like Me writes about her experience with infant sleep. I am so grateful to her for sharing her story here. On Baby Sleep When Sarah asked if I was interested in writing a post for the No More Mommy Wars series, I immediately … Continue reading »

No More Mommy Wars: To Potty or Not to Potty

The “No More Mommy Wars” series is back! And to start off our last week of the series, the lovely Louise is here sharing some of her thoughts on potty training and pressure. *************************************************** At two and a half, my daughter Elise is wild about princesses and their fancy feminine attire.  She insists on wearing … Continue reading »

7 Quick Takes Friday

This week’s quick takes are dedicated to stuff I love. I keep meaning to participate in Hallie’s Five Favs, but then Tuesday always sneaks up on me and I miss it. What’s up with that, Tuesday? 7. This. Oh my goodness, this. Hands down, the best angry cat. 6. This stuff. I recently discovered Zen … Continue reading »

7 Quick Takes Friday

This week’s quick takes are going to be quick. Imagine that. 7. My dear friend and Maggie’s godmother Elizabeth visited this week! We had a lot of fun drinking mango margaritas and wine, taking our kids to the Children’s Museum, and watching awesome TV shows like Say Yes to the Dress and Parks and Rec. … Continue reading »

7 Quick Takes Friday

It’s Friday again, and here we are. 7. Atticus and I are re-doing our room. I decided at the end of last cycle that I need a project, since “Project fill Sarah’s empty womb” is going so well,  something else is required to distract me from the dismal failure of above endeavor. We have a … Continue reading »

Winner, Winner!

Whew! Time to announce the giveaway winners. I know you all have been waiting anxiously for me to announce. Sorry for the delay friends; I took a workout class this morning that kicked my trash and I needed a little resty-poo before heading online. Now, on to the big finish! I used a very advanced … Continue reading »