Satan’s Workshop

Today I told the kids that for the month of December, my office, the cloffice, is officially off limits to everybody but me. Between all the unwrapped gifts hidden in the closet, and the very professional ugly sweater business I’m running, I just couldn’t risk having little people invade my lair. In true Piper fashion, [...]

And the Mattresses Revolve

I’ve been waiting for a catalyst to put things in motion around here. I know I’m pregnant, I realize I’m due in 6 weeks, but until recently I’ve done absolutely nothing to prep for this baby. Some days I think I’m in denial, and I very might be. But today was a pivotal point in [...]

Let the “terrible two” times roll.

Today was The Rage’s second birthday. I didn’t make him a turd cake, and while we did have cupcakes, he didn’t judo chop the candles out. We went to church, ate leftover tuna noodle casserole for lunch, opened a modest few presents, and took epic naps. I *so* rock at this kids birthday party thing. [...]

This is my McFession.

I feel like this blog has become a dumping ground for admitting many of my bad food choices. Honestly, when I’m pregnant, I make many bad (disgusting) food decisions almost on a daily basis. I find myself getting into impulse situations where my blood sugar plummets, and takes with it all my self control. Today, [...]

Sorry about the turd cake.

Dear Piper, Happy Seventh Birthday! I’m so thankful I have you, and that you are my firstborn. You’ve been with me the entire time though this motherhood journey, which hasn’t been my most graceful adventure. I apologize for what appears to be a lack of significant effort on my part when it comes to your [...]

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