We have a name. It was easier than I thought it would be. We had decided early on that we would give the baby a first name and keep his African name as his middle name. I wish I knew who named him though. If I had to guess I would think that the woman … Continue reading NOAH!!!
Parenting
Like the last kid picked for the team….
That is exactly how I feel at this moment. Like Team Motherhood is selecting players and I am the nearly the last kid on the playground to be picked. I watch as others get chosen and I wait and wait. The feelings of inferiority creep up and my self-confidence plumments. Now I know that this … Continue reading Like the last kid picked for the team….
Cold Feet
It just hit me today, as I was talking to our mechanic who so kindly is charging me $869 to fix my car that I only have one more paycheck coming. WOW. I am "retiring" from teaching to stay home with or child(ren)--whenever they may come. We will only have one income. #%&*()*@^#&^*&^#%...Insane. How will … Continue reading Cold Feet
MECCA
Okay, well maybe I am being overly dramatic...But it is the most amazing place ever. I am slightly emabarrassed to admit that I had never been inside of one until today. Sad I know, especially at age 34. But there it is. I thought I would bite the bullet and go and look around. Huge … Continue reading MECCA
To Nest or Not to Nest…
That is the question. Okay so that isn't exactly what Shakespeare wrote, but I am an English teacher with and English degree and I truly think that is what he really meant. It has begun. I have given myself over completely to my desire and need to prepare for my baby. I am assuming and … Continue reading To Nest or Not to Nest…
