A few of the more embarrassing pregnancy side effects have finally taken effect in my life. Oh remember when all things embarrassing happened to me? Yes, well - the hiatus is over. Granted this isn't very embarrassing because it happened... Continue Reading It all began ... »
I finally went to my chiropractor for my sitting lunges injury way back in February and I love going to the chiropractor, getting my bones aligned and my back cracked. It's a little bit of heaven in my book. However... Continue Reading All embarrassing things ensue the doctors office »
Let's take a moment and glide down memory lane here ... I have a section of this website dedicated specifically to my most embarassing moments. So far there are 31 entries that I felt fell into this category. You'll want... Continue Reading Embarassing moments captured »
I've just learned that Jessica identity's her Grandma's by their hair. Anyone with white hair is automatically one of her Grandma-Great's. Anyone with brown, full, slightly curly/wavy hair - is Grandma (my mom). Unfortunately for most women in their late... Continue Reading She's my mom, not my sister »
Aaron and I went to a meeting last night at the Lakeshore Advantage in Zeeland. Dean Whittaker headed up the discussion about turning your ideas into information. When he got up to start talking he made it clear that he... Continue Reading Actually a very good meeting »
I used to be able to, jokingly, but quite honestly, blame public gas on my child. Most of the time it was her and not me, but you know there was that one time ... Well today we were at... Continue Reading I gave birth to you »
We're laying in bed this morning trying to convince Jessica to lay down for 10 more minutes when she see's Aaron's exposed chest. She affectionately calls any nipple a "beep beep" so she pointed out his beep's and then her... Continue Reading Rendered speechless »
Jessica's new infatuation is ELMO! I bought a DVD when she was teeny tiny thinking that maybe I could get a shower alone if she was distracted. That never worked ... but then she found the DVD last week and... Continue Reading ELMO! »
Tonight I hosted a shower for my cousin Lindy at our house. This had to have been one of the funnest showers I've been to or a part of in a very long time. It was really small - just... Continue Reading The shower »
Here's to hoping that Kerrie doesn't read this website tonight. I can't hold this back any longer. I made the cake today - and this is the master piece. Voila: Mwahahahahahahahaha. I need to find the photos of the shower... Continue Reading Boobie cake »
Things Jessica has thrown in the toilet to date: A number of her socks Her sippy Cup Her self.... Continue Reading The potty go »
When I was 16 I took a trip out to Washington state to visit my aunt who had just had a baby - and also to sneak up to Canada to get a tattoo ... that's right people ... I... Continue Reading Shocker »
For the past 4 or 5 months, I would say, we've been using size 4 diapers for Jessica - and when you see them next to her - they look half as big as she does. We know this, however... Continue Reading 168 to go »
It finally happened. We were at a family dinner at my moms house over a year ago - my nephew was between 10 and 12 months old (he's now a little over 2) and my brother told us a story... Continue Reading Little poo hands »
It's hard to really ever forget what birth was like, seeing as how my body loves to re-enact the entire ordeal every 28 days. I've been without this re-enactment since we found out I was pregnant, and since I've been... Continue Reading Hormone cocktail please. »
The terror of the teeth has lessened, thank you Lord. We're now back to enjoying the small things. Such as Jessica's determination to make out with every surface possible, this morning the stove was attacked. Right now it's my leg.... Continue Reading Wedding day surprise »
She pooped. Finally.... Continue Reading Surprisingly, not a Holy Crap. »
So this is the thing. I'm not allowed to be a homemaker anymore. Not only can I not operate any of the heavy machinery that comes along with the job such as; The dryer, the oven, the dishwasher, AND NOW... Continue Reading 4 down, 2 to go. »
We all know I have issues with the differences between dishwasher detergent and soap, right? Well now we're questioning my ability to operate the stove. And when we lived in our first house we had serious doubts about my ability... Continue Reading Another housewife Faux Poi (or is it Pah?) »
Has your child ever had a blow out so powerful that it seeps it's way down the leg INTO the footsie where they proceed to STOMP ON IT? We are the proud, proud parents of one powerful little pooper. She'd... Continue Reading Everything she touched turned to poo »
Uh, I'm sorry, but I have to say it. Britney Spears is pregnant. The one and only naughty thing I allow myself to read is US WEEKLY, and or PEOPLE. I call them my naughty magazines. Which I'm sure sounds... Continue Reading Pregnancy, a fashion statement or a trend? Those babies DO make cute accessories. »
I woke up at 5:00 AM this morning. on. purpose. {Long pause} ON. PURPOSE! You see, there was this awesome flea market in Ravenna so my mom and I decided we should check it out for our antique business. The... Continue Reading YOU HAVE TO GO, they said, YOU CAN'T MISS IT, they told us »
Uh, so apparently just because the Palmolive is in the same aisle at Sams Club as the rest of the dishwasher detergent, doesn't mean it's for the dishwashing MACHINE. Ehum. Hee hee. OOOOOOOOooooopsies. And y'all thought I KNEW what I... Continue Reading Just beware. That's my only warning. »
The other day I was doing some serious spring cleaning when I decided to run out for a few errands. I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt with a pullover sweatshirt, and sandals. But picture my nasty toe-nails sticking out... Continue Reading Nice to see you getting out, too »
There is, in fact, an absorbent side to the ultra-thin nursing pads. It only took me 2 weeks to figure out which side that was. Also: Note to consumer - The super absorbent disposable nursing pads don't survive the spin... Continue Reading Consumer beware »
Aaron went back to work this past Wednesday so on Thursday I decided to brave the going out with an infant by myself thing. We woke up rested around 8 am - I fed her, changed her, dressed her ...... Continue Reading Taking the baby out alone, episode one. »
Jessica is definitely our child. This kid can pass the gas - and oh my word is it stinky. Not only that, but she's REAL good at the pooping - ALOT. Of course babies eat, poop, and sleep - thats... Continue Reading Like father, like daughter »
I just stumbled upon this site ... It came up in Google as Archives of Embarassing pregnancy questions. WHERE HAS THIS SITE BEEN FOR THE PAST 9 MONTHS?!?!?!?!... Continue Reading Frankly pregnant »
I shouldn't be allowed to drive a car anymore in this pregnancy. Lets just recap the horrific ordeal I voluntarily put myself through in a parking lot yesterday. I went downtown Holland to enjoy a little of the festivities with... Continue Reading Take my license away, seriously. »
I'm sure my mom is cringing when she's reading this, and I'm sorry that I talk about my gas so much ... but if we can't laugh about this together, then it's no fun in the first place. I just... Continue Reading Awesome »
It finally happened - the leakage from the boobage went beyond the 4-lane highway strap nursing bra to the outer layer of clothing in a very visible, distinct, dark round circle about my nipple area. Thank goodness I was at... Continue Reading It happened »
I've read, and have now experienced, the onslaught of pregnancy amnesia. I can't remember anything. The asked for my birth date at the hospital the other day and I gave them my address. Then I gave them Aaron’s birth date... Continue Reading Amnesia »
I've recently become accustomed to waking up in the middle of the night, at least once, if not more, to use the facilities. Last night was no exception - after tossing and turning and trying to ignore the onslaught of... Continue Reading 4:51 am trip to the bathroom »
I had a doctors appointment yesterday, and like every other one so far - there was the weighing in, the blood pressure, the asking questions and the directions for blood tests and what not inbetween this and my next appointment.... Continue Reading Pregnancy's most embarassing moment »