Happy Valentine’s Day! I am cool with Valentine’s Day. It is fun and sweet and all that stuff. But I am really into Galentine’s Day. February 13th. Ladies celebrating Ladies. That is where it’s at. Don’t get me wrong, I am not anti Valentine’s Day. I love the love, the flowers, THE CANDY. I love … Continue reading Sweets and Treats!
Hi, I am a 32 year old Fibrous Dysplasia presenting with a bone tumor in the posterior 8th rib. How horrible does that sound? Or you could just call me “Andrea.” My friends call me “Andee.” Because I am not a diagnosis. I never have been. My kids won’t ever be. Your kids won’t be … Continue reading A Child First
WARNING: There is a super gross picture of Hank's tonsils on this post. Proceed with caution. You have been warned. (Also, he was eating Goldfish crackers just before I took the picture, so that explains the orange residue). Life doesn’t go as planned. I am having one of those days. Hank was supposed to have … Continue reading On The Edge of My (Dinner) Seat
A while back my cousin played in the semi finals of the Iowa State High School Football Tournament. Of course we went. Not only because Hank and Gus think he is the best thing since sliced bread, but also because the game was in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cedar Falls is not just the picturesque town that … Continue reading Don’t be a (Bottle) Hater
I LOVE CHRISTMAS!! Bows! Manger Scenes! Candles! Glitter! Stockings! Practical Gifts! Yeah. Practical gifts. Get out your Christmas List! Because you are going to want to add some of these little delights onto your kiddo’s wish list! It is time for The Speech Mom’s Favorite Things. And guess what?! They are all amazing, fantastic, and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things…
Growing up, one thing my parents always encouraged was eating at local establishments...where ever it was we found ourselves. To top off these culinary adventures, my dad has this weird thing where he always orders something on the menu that he is very unlikely to enjoy. The most annoying part of this strange habit is when … Continue reading A Social Thanksgiving
Am I the only person who hates sitting at bar stools? As a 5’1” woman, they are seriously the worst. Nothing is more uncomfortable than sitting in a chair with no side or back support, while my legs dangle aimlessly, and I attempt to balance the act of eating and drinking into all of this. … Continue reading Bar Stools are the Worst
So this is a random one. Friends, today we are going to talk about me. Not about my kids or yours, me. Weird, huh? My friends and family already know all of this. So if you stop reading now, I’m not judging. Let’s start 6 years ago. I got sick. Like super duper sick. The … Continue reading Dear Flourish, I love you
I am a collector of cups. We have a whole cupboard of sippy cups. If someone says “You must try this cup.” I do it. It does not matter that I am supposed to be the one recommending cups to paying customers. I must try every cup on my children while they are still in … Continue reading Apple Juice in Couch Cushions
So you’re kid only eats Cheetos. Yeah. I want to be on that diet too. Maybe throw in some chicken strips and Spaghettios, and you got yourself a toddler’s dream meal. A mom’s nightmare. Let’s work on this. I am a huge fan of something called a food continuum. That is a fancy way of … Continue reading Cheetos and Carrots
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