For the last couple of months, Kellen has been in the process of interviewing for a software development position at a big tech company in Austin, Texas. I’m proud to announce that he got the job! Which means that our family is packing up and moving 2,000 miles across the country in just a fewRead More
Archives for 2013
Tornado Season
I grew up in tornado alley. I remember having to clear out the hall closet pretty much every spring at least once, usually more than once, to huddle in it with my brother and my mom while my dad stood out on the front porch watching the sky. My whole body would shiver with fear,Read More
Actually, being a working mother IS pretty traditional…
You hear it all the time. Mothers are meant to be home with their children. Mothers aren’t supposed to leave their babies with someone else and spend all day out in the workforce. Traditionally, women stay home and raise kids. This is often accompanied by some adage about indigenous cultures in the Global South (usually inaccurateRead More
1st Birthday Parties in the Age of Pinterest
A couple of months ago, when I realized that Isla’s 1st birthday was close enough I should probably start thinking about, I went to the modern mom’s go-to spot for birthday party ideas: Pinterest. And immediately regretted it. What Pinterest reminds me is that I don’t have the time or the money or the timeRead More
Weight Loss Update
I’m down 7 pounds this month, putting me at -13 lbs. overall! I’m finally back down to my pre-pregnancy weight and able to wear my pre-pregnancy clothes. I can’t recommend the Fitbit enough for those of you looking to lose weight. Between the pedometer, the iPhone app, and our Aria scale, it’s been so easy toRead More
