HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: Wedges and stilettos may be stylish, but I just can’t wear them. Not before and definitely not now. My mom also suggested recently that I stop wearing flip-flops. (See increasing clumsiness comment below.) So what does that leave? My flats and my Asics. And even my flats don’t feel as supportive as they once did. Fortunately,... Read more
I never noticed how little gender neutral nursery decor is available until we started the search for Peanut’s room. And it’s not just shades of pink or blue; it’s flowers and butterflies or trains and trucks. Even stripes and polka dots started to take on masculine or feminine qualities in my mind. And then we discovered Carousel Designs, which allows... Read more
Nick is not the best secret keeper. Never has been and probably never will be. Though he did surprise me with a perfect weekend almost three years ago. One that concluded with him slipping a lovely ring onto my finger. Oh, and he managed to keep the news of Peanut quiet for almost two months. That was impressive. So maybe... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: Spending the weekend in Maryland with my best ladies. Although, admittedly, Peanut and I both missed Nick. In fact, I am fairly certain that Peanut knows his/her Daddy’s voice. The tiny kicks and punches seem to strengthen when he talks to my belly. Even if it’s just over the phone. Symptoms: Peanut and I had a... Read more
When it comes to Americanized ethnic foods, General Tso’s chicken ranks at the top of my list! Although, finding a decent General Tso’s in rural Pennsylvania is a tall order. As it turns out, however, making this Asian dish at home is both easy and delicious. What we love most about it is that the chicken is fresh organic white... Read more
Next Friday we’re driving south to visit family who recently relocated from Michigan to Alabama. We’ve been planning this trip for months despite not knowing how I would feel at week 29. But if the past two weeks have been any indication, I think I can handle it. We just need to confirm that there’s enough room in the Subaru... Read more
My obsession with strawberries is no secret. And I do believe Peanut loves them as much as Momma. So far this season we’ve enjoyed them on cereal and swirled into yogurt, in salad, on top of shortcakes and waffles, preserved and spread onto English muffins, and in a (big) bowl sprinkled with sugar. We also have four quarts in the... Read more
Reason #528 why I love my friends: They keep up with me bite-for-bite, even when I’m pregnant. Two weeks ago, we arranged an impromptu trip to Maryland. Just the four of us. We stayed in Baltimore with Mary and spent Saturday afternoon in Annapolis. Lunch reservations were at Pussers where we shared the award-winning crab dip, and I had the... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: The nursery furniture has arrived! We had originally planned to order it from a local furniture store and expected to wait 6-8 weeks for delivery. But … Nick did a fair amount of research and stumbled upon an online retailer that offered a discounted price for ordering a crib + a dresser, and we only had... Read more
Last summer we discovered a roasted potato salad recipe with paprika and rosemary and Dijon mustard, and we made it at least five times. We obviously both enjoy it, although we tend to prefer sweet potatoes over white potatoes. So this summer we figured that we better add a sweet potato salad to our picnic repertoire. This recipe was inspired... Read more