I hope I'm not alone in that I distressfully anticipate my daughter's inevitable teenage years. I am so worried about raising a teenage girl that I had a meltdown when I discovered I was pregnant with a girl, as I hoped I could avoid the situation all together by only having boys. Having a daughter ...
making friends as an adult
I had the most awkward encounter last week. If you're wondering, I was the creeper.
Girl: (Making eyes at Waverley.)
Me: Oh! She likes babies. She's really pretty. Too pretty. What is she doing in Alaska??
Girl: Your baby is beautiful. What is her name?
Me: Thank you! Her name is Waverley! ...
travel destination: sisters, oregon
Like I mentioned on Monday, this past weekend I had the blissful opportunity to have a weekend away. No baby. Out of Alaska. Can you believe it! As the taxi dropped me off at the airport I worried I was forgetting something important. I felt totally naked. Apparently that is what happens when one is ...
marriage monday: how to maintain lifelong *marriages* with your friends
The most worthwhile things in life require effort, dedication, and a thoughtful approach. Just like a marriage or any feat worthwhile, maintaining lifelong friendships is no exception to this rule (although they are seemingly effortless, like always picking up right where you left off). I am ...
