So I went to the perinatologist today (the high-risk pregnancy doctor, for those of you not familiar with the term). It’s been a month since my last ultrasound, the one where we found out we’re having another boy (also known as the ultrasound where all my pink sparkly dreams withered away to oblivion). But we’ve [...]

Yeah, my southern roots are coming out. That happens sometimes. But last night, I pitched my little hissy fit and I feel ever so much better. Seems like I remember reading somewhere that tears are full of stress hormones and that by crying, we actually cleanse them out of the body. Makes sense. All of [...]

So if I were a baby tonight, this would be me. I am just in the mood to throw a good, old-fashioned tantrum, kicking, crying, wailing-til-I-get-the-hiccups just to get it all out. Maybe I should lock myself in the bedroom and do that anyway, after the kids are asleep? I can’t even begin talking about [...]

The winner of the “10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe” book drawing is…. Miranda!!! Congratulations to Miranda, and thanks to all who entered. My son Zach plucked the winning name at random from a basket this morning. I am so sorry we didn’t do it on Friday as promised…the Mother’s Day weekend was hectic, trying [...]

Ain’t that the truth? Truly, the only thing I asked for this Mother’s Day….every Mother’s Day, birthday, etc. Maybe this time it’ll really happen?? And sometime late September or early October, I’ll get to do that again! Yep, in case you haven’t heard yet, another little Apted is on the way…and…. And finally, just remember, [...]