Author Archives: Jennie
Liar Liar
Dear People Who Actually Read this Blog, I’ve recently realized that I should never say never. Allow me to illustrate how I came to this conclusion. We just have to rewind my life to about a year ago. One Year Ago- A pregnant Jennie was just beginning to transition from that awkward stage where people … Continue reading
The end of an era
Dear Self, I want you to always remember certain moments in your life-this is a recollection of one such memory… The day before my maternity leave ended I was overwhelmed by emotions. So I did what I usually do, I repressed my feelings until they bubbled over and came spewing out. My breaking point occurred … Continue reading
It is what it is…
Dear Vince, In Mommy’s school we teach the kids a phrase, “You get what you get, and you don’t get upset.” This means you take what you are given. You don’t complain that PJ got a red pair of scissors and you got stuck with orange. There is no griping; you accept what you are … Continue reading
Recalling responsibility
Dear People of Earth, Today I’d like to discuss a little thing called, personal responsibility. It no longer exists on this planet. I can say this with certainty because of the recent Bumbo seat recall. I’d like to begin my tirade by thanking all the friends and family who alerted me of the recall. It … Continue reading
Cuz we’re ordinary people…
Dear People Who Actually Read this Blog, I owe you all yet another apology. This summer completely got away from me. I knew having a baby would be a colossal life adjustment, but somehow it threw me in ways I didn’t expect. I didn’t really feel like my life was worth blogging about. I don’t … Continue reading
Rules for Having “Mommy Friends”
Dear Fellow Newbie Mommies, I recently read in John Medina’s Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five that women need other women after they give birth. Back in the day it was an evolutionary necessity that women have other moms as pals. It has been estimated … Continue reading
Guest Post from Houzz!
Hello everyone! My name is Becky and I’m a contributor at Houzz, a home design site focused on helping design professionals and homeowners manage the remodeling and decorating process. Thanks so much to Jennie for having me! Congratulations to Jennie on the arrival of beautiful baby Vince! These days, I imagine Jennie probably barely has … Continue reading