Published on Sunday, May 9, 2010 by caryn
I can remember waking up at dark thirty the day after Thanksgiving to go Christmas shopping with my mom. We'd peruse the ads while watching movies on Thanksgiving day in an effort to map out our plan. Many years we ended up at our nearby Outlet Mall.
It's very rare that I'll buy something that isn't on sale. I learned how to shop from my mom, who used to buy an... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 by caryn
We have been very blessed this year, despite the fact that it's been a stretch for us financially with me being out of work for so long due to the pregnancy. This year, we're planning on giving much of the items we have here in our home to neighbors, family members, and a community play group. I don't want my son to grow up thinking that it's all about the "stuf... Read More »
Published on Thursday, December 3, 2009 by caryn
On some nights, you'll find my son, tucked securely between my husband and I. He's two and a half, and while he does manage to sleep in his toddler bed most nights, sometimes he wants to be close to mommy and daddy. I co-slept with my son for about a year and a half (some may say that's too much) and if I had my way, he'd still be in our bed. Co-sleeping helped ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, December 14, 2008 by caryn
"Oscar, it's time for Mommy to bring home the bacon." --Megan Calhoun, Oscar the Pig
I used to dream about a time when I could clock out at work for the very last time. I even pseudo-lived that "dream" when I took an entire year off to have my son. I loved that 6 months I stayed home with him. We developed an incredible bond and I had the opportunity to spend ... Read More »