I laced up my running shoes and hit the pavement last week (at exactly 8 weeks post-partum) for the first time since early October when my pregnancy belly took over my body and “trying not to waddle” became my legs’ new priority. Over the past several months I’ve received a lot of reader emails asking
Maybe I’m a Masochist?
I have a confession to make: I recently got braces put on my teeth. Yep, I’m a Brace Face. A Metal Mouth. What in the world would posses a 30 year old lactating woman, recovering from a C-section while raising a newborn to get braces, you ask? Well, truth be told, I was running out
Kate: 1 Month
Kate turned two months old yesterday. I get all teary-eyed every Saturday when Kate turns another week older, so you can imagine how I’m doing with her turning another month older. Earlier this week I dressed her in my favorite outfit–this adorable pink and white striped knit one-piece with a hood (you can see it
Oscar Night
Oscar Night was a lot different in the G&D household this year compared to last year. Last year I had some girlfriends over for a fabulous Oscar party complete with evening gowns, a red carpet, candy buffet, games, wine, and martinis. This year I watched all by myself, in my spit-up stained 100% elastic clothing,
Ribbons & Bows
What little girl doesn’t love ribbons and bows? My friend Natalie is having an adorable baby girl’s hair accessories giveaway on her blog One Porkchop now until Monday–check it out here and snag some of these cute accessories for the little girl in your life!
Things I’m Working Really Hard At
Ignoring the toilet bowl rings of grime in each of our bathrooms. Napping when Kate naps. (Why is this so hard?) Brushing my teeth regularly. Before I had Kate my oral hygiene was excellent–brushing and flossing every day when I woke up and before I went to bed–but when your days revolve around 3 hour
Things Loved In February
1. Sleep. Both getting some of my own, and watching Kate while she sleeps. Is there anything more precious than a sleeping baby? 2. Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller. I decided to try this after receiving a free mail-in rebate, and it’s something I’ve been getting a lot of use out of lately. It not