It’s over!

Christmas can be kind of crazy for us… with both our families nearby, all my grandparents alive and food to bring to everything, not to mention the fact that all our gifts were homemade… Let’s just say that at the end of the SIX celebrations we tend to lay...

On being a mother.

Last night I distinctly remember turning to Jeff and saying "This is the night from hell." Vera just would not stop nursing and fussing and kicking my stomach and legs with those sharp little toes. At one point I just pulled her off and plopped her in the middle of...

On patience.

Every year Jeff gets SO EXCITED about what he’s gotten me that he starts pestering me to have our own Christmas early. He tells everyone around me what he got me, and they all say "Oh yeah, Jeff, that’s great!!! Oooh, Grace, you’re gonna like it." Granted, it is always great,...

Yes!

So, it’s been a snowy and beautiful few days…. um, nevermind. I just picked up the phone and… WE GOT THE HOUSE!!! We offered, they countered, we countered, and they said "Yes." Woohoo!!! I’m straight beaming right now.

We were a little worried about a crack in the foundation which we got checked out...

Waiting.

The night before last I stayed up about an hour after Jeff went to bed. It was just one of those days where I felt spread thin, and I ended it feeling like I needed some alone time. So, after tucking both baby and partner away in bed, I stayed up...

Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters

I’ve had an interesting week. A good week. A challenging week. Twisted my ankle, so I’ve had to wear a brace on it lately. It’s kind of a bummer just because I had to skip a week’s worth of exercise, which I’m really enjoying lately. Endorphins and strong heart and...

SQUISH!

-On the house search. We really wanted this beautiful house, but due to some strange loan regulations that is not possible. I was disappointed for a minute, but then I really started thinking about how I do trust that we will be where we are supposed to be. I don’t...