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Book Club’s Going Rogue

January 1, 2016 By Meredith 20 Comments

We are so excited to read this new hot pick book! Dig into this best seller with us in our virtual book club. Any and all readers welcome--the only stipulation? Pajamas are a MUST! xo

This past month has been a busy blur of tinsel and cookies and more struggles putting together a My Little Pony castle than I’d ever care to remember. It’s been full, it’s been fun, and Mommy is TIRED, but I’d be remiss not to pause and cherish some of the sweetest moments of the season–those spent cozying […]

Filed Under: Birth-control, Uncategorized

We’re Done

April 14, 2014 By Meredith 28 Comments

I’m listening to my children play “camping” above me in my daughter’s room.  Basically, it sounds like a herd of noisy elephants who like to laugh a lot has been let loose.  And a lot of opening and slamming doors is apparently required for this camping endeavor too. I’m exhausted.  They have won today. A […]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth-control, Faith, Homemaking, SAHM Life, Young Kids

When Mommy and Daddy Go Away, Aunt A Comes to Play

July 8, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

My husband and I recently did the unthinkable–we went away. OVERNIGHT.  Crazy stuff, I know.  And we couldn’t have pulled it off without the kind help of my very beautiful and sweet sister, whom my kids lovingly refer to as Aunt A.  Aunt A is cool.  She’s boss.  And she’s got her crap together.  She […]

Filed Under: Birth-control, Escapism, Leaving the House, People without Kids

The Panic of the Phantom Pregnancy

July 1, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I don’t want to get into details (read: my husband will get “touchy” if I overshare on our personal life), but the chances are very slim that I’m going to be getting myself knocked up again.  The womb has shut up shop and the ship of brightly colored binkies has sailed from this household.  No, […]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth-control

WORST Pregnant Person Ever

November 23, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

More Than Mommies mixer

Welcome to anyone stopping by from the More Than Mommies link-up!  I’m glad to have you here and and happy to be cohosting again this week.  Add your posts below and we will look forward to checking in! No, I am definitely not pregnant again, but I have a few friends who are, and their […]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth-control, Sickness

Happy Birthday to Me

August 28, 2012 By Meredith Leave a Comment

This is the card I am sending myself this year: Source This is a good thing.  Trust me.

Filed Under: Birth-control, Birthdays

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