I’m so excited to announce that I’m a contributor for my friend Allison Alexander’s brand new web site, A Mom Knows Best. Here’s a little more about A Mom Knows Best: Authentic.  Engaging. Approachable.  That’s what we stand for at aMomKnowsBest.com and that’s what you’ll find when you visit our site…honest dialogue between women–and men–about… Read Full Post

Last Friday we had our appointment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital with a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.  As soon as Jackson and I stepped foot in the hospital I thanked God for Jackson’s health. My heart hurt for all the sick babies and kids and their families who were going through such a difficult time. We met with… Read Full Post

We have had another super busy week here! The grand finale of our hectic week was a special treat for Jackson, on Saturday we attended a concert by his favorite musician: Laurie Berkner! She came to Providence to the VMA and since we bought tickets several months ago, we lucked out with third row seats…. Read Full Post

Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that we put our townhouse on the market last week.  We are looking forward to being able to buy a single family home with a yard for Jackson and Rex, but selling our townhouse will be bittersweet.   This is the place BC Man and I… Read Full Post

A couple of weeks ago was Jackson’s 15 month appointment.  Everything went well, he is hitting all his milestones and his pediatrician said he is a “precocious little boy.” The only thing that was slightly alarming is his growth. He is barely hanging on to the chart at 1% for height and weight.   Granted,… Read Full Post

St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite “party” holidays. When I was in college at Gainesville, St. Patrick’s Day meant getting to The Swamp around 11am and beginning the green beer binge. By closing time, my sorority sisters and I usually were adorned in foam green Bud Light gear and looking a… Read Full Post

Sorry it has been a while since I’ve updated. Things are going well here, but it has been a busy week! We are working on selling our townhouse and {hopefully} moving into a single family home in our dream neighborhood. My oldest friend also came up to visit from NYC and it was a great… Read Full Post

Traveling with a toddler is a true adventure. You never know what is going to happen with your travel plans, nor do you know how your toddler will be feeling. A well-planned travel day can be completely derailed by a molar deciding to surface.We have flown with Jackson over 16 flights in his short 15 months,… Read Full Post

Aunt, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, Toilet, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house? What is the bug that when you touch it, it curls into a… Read Full Post

Dear Jackson, Today marks your fifteenth month with us.  They have been the quickest fifteen months of my life!  It feels like yesterday I was holding you on my chest at Women & Infant’s Hospital after you were born.  A lot has changed since that December day, you are now a walking, talking toddler with… Read Full Post