Sep 30, 2011  •  In Cute, Funny, Science

Mathematical Dance Moves

This may just be the best fun-and-educational chart I’ve seen in quite some time! Via I Love Charts. You may also like: Website of the Day: Sad Animal Facts 13 Reasons Why Humans Are the Cutest Animals The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys Doll Play

Sep 30, 2011  •  In Claire, Motherhood, Personal

Happy 1st Birthday, Claire Emmanuelle!

My firstborn daughter turns one year old today! What a difference a year makes… We will be spending the day preparing, and celebrating at her first birthday party where I hope to finally get some updated pictures of my big girl with her loving family. Claire, you know that I could write a novel describing […]

Sep 29, 2011  •  In Art/Design, Funny, Geek, Video Games

The Konami Code Meets “The Last Supper”

I don’t think that I will ever forget the Konami Code.  Do you remember it? (As a Christian, I don’t find this spoof offensive at all. Da Vinci might, but me, no. I’m pretty certain that God has a good sense of humor, and that Jesus himself would have enjoyed video games if they were around […]

Sep 28, 2011  •  In Funny, Geek, Video Games

The Four Types of Mario Party Participants

In our pre-baby days, J and I used to host epic Mario Party game nights. Seeing this sure brings back some great memories… (And I think that the same comic can be applied to Mario Kart as well, no?)   J and I also used to party until 6am like we were eternal college students. But […]

Sep 28, 2011  •  In Personal, Pregnancy

The Most Disgusting Thing About Childbirth

(I apologize to anyone who may be getting sick of all the pregnancy and baby-related posts as of late. With only five weeks left to go until BebeDeux’s due date — and just 2 days until Claire’s first birthday! — babies are naturally the #1 thing on my mind. I promise that this will subside…some […]

Sep 27, 2011  •  In Aerin, Claire, Personal, Pregnancy

On Sleeping Positions [Pregnant Edition]

Most pregnant women — as well as BTDT (been there, done that) mothers — are well-aware that the recommended sleep position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). The left side, in particular, is favored by doctors because it helps increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and the baby. Sleeping […]

Sep 27, 2011  •  In Funny

If Mr. T Had a Customized License Plate

This may be the best license plate I’ve seen in quite some time. Via Reddit. You may also like: 13 Reasons Why Humans Are the Cutest Animals Anatomy of the Holidays [Comic] Marvel Comics: What If? Will Rohan Answer?

Sep 26, 2011  •  In Parenting, Personal, Relationships

Loving One Child More

One of my biggest fears about becoming a parent to more than one kid is that I will, one day, find myself loving one child more. Is it possible to love all your children equally? Absolutely. But as today’s Motherlode article, titled “Do ALL Parents Love One Child More?” states, MOST parents end up preferring one […]