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Waiting for baby

Waiting for baby

I’m 38 weeks pregnant and according to my doctor this little boy could come any day now. I’m definitely physically ready to be done with nine months of pregnancy, and I can’t wait to meet my new little one. I have that same itchy feeling I get toward...
10 reasons I love NaNoWriMo

10 reasons I love NaNoWriMo

I’ve been singing the praises of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) since the first year I attempted it (2008!). If you’ve never heard of NaNoWriMo, go to their website and check it out (then join, add me as a buddy and write a 50,000 word novel in a...
Waiting for baby

Rest a little, write a little

To write or to rest? I’m faced with this eternal dilemma. My two-and-a-half-year-old started preschool a few weeks ago, which leaves me more time than I’ve ever had since he was born to spend as I like. A few months ago, I’d be salivating for that...
Labor pains

Labor pains

Today is my son’s second birthday, and while I’m excited to have a reason to celebrate his life with cake and presents, I’m also celebrating myself a little. Before I became a mother I never realized how important birthdays are for the mom. Today I...
Happy Valentine

Happy Valentine

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day, since in addition to being an officially sanctioned reason to eat chocolate and tell people you love them, it’s my half birthday. I’m a big fan of holidays and birthdays in general. Why not take a moment out...