I’m getting the registry bug, but am forcing myself to hold off for a while longer. But in anticipation …Question for the mamas:What is the most important or most practical item to register for? Why?Question for the non-mama baby lovers:What is your favorite thing to give at a baby shower? Why?
Forest Creature
Heather Bailey’s Turtle is absolutely adorable … take out the pins (he is actually supposed to be a pin cushion) and you’ve got yourself a cute little forest creature fit for the little one’s nursery!
Name of the Day
Cash is the latest name I like for a boy.I like Wilder too. We could call him Wil. My mom also thought we could call him Wildman :)
The gender dilemma …
The other morning on the way to work I got a distinct feeling our little one was a girl. This is the first sign of gender I have noticed. I think because I have been very focused on finding a boy name and making sure my nursery plans have a balance of fancy and masculinity. […]
Mama Wisdom
I’m thinking this might need to become a weekly post … I’m very interested in what all the expert mamas have to say about their mama experience, etc. So here is week one’s question:What special tradition/memory did you do/create while pregnant? Or, if you didn’t, what do you wish you would have done?If you’re a […]
Mr. Surprise
If you came home from work on a regular ol’ Monday and saw this … what would you do? That’s right … scream your little heart out and thank God 100 times over for blessing you with the most incredible husband! Dominic is always doing special things for me, but this tops it all! With […]
Woe is Me
I’ve been hesitant to complain about my pregnancy symptoms, because for the most part I experienced no/low morning sickness in the first trimester. I’ll be honest, if I had been super sick and you hadn’t I would harbor a bit of resentment, and I don’t want you all to hate me for my lack of […]
And the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phillippians 4:7
Mother’s Day Dessert
In anticipation for the new holiday in my life I have selected this dessert for my first Mother’s Day! Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie By: Melanie Schrenezel, feautured in May 2010 Real Simple Serves 8 Hands-On Time: 30m Total Time: 4hr 00m Ingredients 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1/2 pounds strawberries, sliced (about […]
Hey Mama!
It’s me, Gretchen. Your favorite 23-year-old daughter. I know you read this blog while you are at work and again while you are at home sipping on tea and watching the news. So, I figured this was the best way to get a hold of you and show the world what an amazing mom you […]
Moby
Have you seen the Moby wrap? Have you used it? Dominic thinks it is a bit urban; I think it is a bit fabulous. What do you think?