Originally, born in Rochester Minnesota, I was raised in Richmond Virginia, a beautiful city and wonderful place to spend a childhood. I ran off to college, armed with as much common sense as I thought I would ever need and settled in at East Carolina University where I met my soon to be husband, Daniel. We married shortly after graduating and planted ourselves in Raleigh to begin our lives together. Daniel and I knew very early on that we were going to get married. It was meant to be. If I had gotten into my first choice school, I would never have set foot in North Carolina, let alone Greenville. If Daniel didn’t enjoy irritating his father by going to any school but NC State, he never would have found himself waiting for me outside of Econ1200 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are avid Pirates now, sort of as a “thank you” to our alma-mater. We are active Pirate Club members, attend each and every home football game, some away games and have even made it out to the bowl games in recent years. We love ECU for bringing us together. And now we have our own little Pirate as a result!
Daniel and I have been married for 7 fantastic years. In September of 2010, we were hit with the most life altering news we could imagine – we were pregnant! This was an incredibly joyous occasion for Daniel. I, however, found myself wrought with anxiety and worry for the new and unknown world I was about to enter and from which I would never return. After meeting Lily, I knew there was no way I could give her to a stranger on my way to work every day. And the decision was made. I have been home caring for Lily since I brought her home from the hospital and I am happier than I could have ever imagined. I have found that, much to my dismay, I was made to be a mother. Even the truly trying times, sleepless nights and colicky months are a drop in the bucket compared to the joy I receive daily from watching my child learn and grow and seeing her smile.
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“Put your marriage first.” This is a mantra I have heard numerous times, from helpful friends, family, and even the minister who married us. According ot these well-wishers, when it comes to having children, you should put your marriage before your …
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With an 11 month old in tow, I have found (like most parents) that it is difficult to get much of anything done. I had convinced myself that it would get better, unfortunately I’m finding …
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Strawberry season is upon us! My husband is secretly beside himself with excitement. I have already purchased some strawberries from the grocery store and introduced them to our little bug. It was a huge hit.
While I was feeding her, however, …
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It is a correct statement to say that “The Baby Bjorn saved my life.” This miraculous invention is the sole reason the dishes got loaded into the dishwasher and our laundry pile never turned into a mountain during the first …
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This weekend we went on our first trip in over a month. A weekend in Raleigh was on the books and we were excited to see our family and test the waters of travel once more with our little Travel Bug.
Our …
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Lily’s very first cold has descended upon us. We are surviving. It has done a number on our sleeping patterns, but then again, what doesn’t? I will sleep again, one day.
It was so pathetic to watch her rub her little baby …
