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Mean Girls Don't Go Away After High School 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm generally a nice person. I don't like to see people unhappy, and I have a hard time hiding my emotions. You could say I'm a people-pleaser, and work hard to find some common element with others I meet. I know I'm a little geeky (OK, more than a little geeky), which isn't exactly "cool", but I'd like to think being a friendly, open person can go a long way.Oh sure, I've had those moments of wanting to be popular, and trying to do anything it takes to hang with the cool crowd. In high school, the cool crowd were generally the "mean girls", and in order to be cool, you had to be willing to be just as mean as them. I'll admit that I tried to fit in with them, even going so far as to put down kids who were nerdier than me. Of course it didn't work - I always found my conscience siding with the person I'd tease. It's something I still feel guilty about, and hope that my teasing didn't affect those kids the way I was affected by being teased myself.Naturally, the mean girls co Read more:Girls
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I Think We Have A Resolution 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A quick update for all of you. First, thank you for some great advice on what to do in my previous post. I couldn't sleep that night, tossing and turning and fretting about what to do. And then somewhere between waking and going to work yesterday, I got angry. This ridiculous mess was not going to interfere with my review if I had anything to say about it. I wasn't going to take this kind of treatment, and I decided to fight back, knowing that I could make things worse by doing so.Knowing that I can express myself far better in writing than in speaking, I wrote an enormous e-mail, practically a novella, to my supervisor, sharing all of my thoughts on the issue. I wrote a persuasive argument detailing why these accusations were little more than gossip without any specific incidents to point to, and that gossip is not valid for a performance review. I also pointed out that it is suspect that the only time anyone has ever had a problem with my performance is at review time, when it affe Read more:Resolution
I'm Not Sorry My Child's Presence Bothers You 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I know there are people in the world who are simply not interested in children and don't like being around them. I can understand - kids can be a real handful and honestly, pretty annoying at times. But there are times when I am amazed that people can be so anti-child, especially with nothing provoking the response.Today we were out at the mall, and decided to stop for lunch. We got our table, and Cordy was, at that moment, not interested in sitting down to eat. She cried for a couple of minutes, until we could settle in and find something to distract her. A banana did the trick, followed by crayons and paper to draw on. There was only one other occupied table in our area - a college-aged woman and an older woman. At one point while Cordy was crying, I made eye contact with the younger woman, who gave me a smile of understanding.Only a few minutes later, all was happy and peaceful at our table. Cordy had a cup of milk to drink, and was spending her time coloring while Aaron and I chat Read more:Presence
Names That Didn't Make The Cut 1970-01-01 00:59:59 As many of you know, Cordelia's name came from Shakespeare - King Lear, to be exact. We're considering going with another Shakespeare name for baby #2, although looking back through the plays, there are some names that probably won't make the short list.Unfortunate Shakespeare names for girls:Ophelia (Hamlet) - Beautiful name. And I'd put it on my short list in an instant. But let's be honest: mommy already suffers from a mental disorder (depression), and we really don't need to encourage it in the kids.Juliet (Romeo & Juliet) - Again, not a good role model here. Desdemona (Othello) - She was innocent, but let's not pick a name with domestic violence attached to it.Volumnia (Coriolanus) - We'd just be encouraging fat jokes with this one.Regan (King Lear) - Sorry, I lived through that president. Try again.Goneril (King Lear) - I have a strict policy on no names that sound like STDs.Violenta (All's Well That Ends Well) - That name is just asking for a girl with a chip on her Read more:Names
The Era of Bad Bangs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Kristen has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging others to come forth with visual proof of their bad bangs. Thankfully, I gave up bangs in favor of layers years ago (at least, I consider them layers and I'm sticking with my story), but her timing for this photo project couldn't be better.Just a few weeks ago, my mom brought me a photo album of pictures from high school. After reading Kristen's post, I took a short walk down memory lane, and quickly ran screaming from the mountain of permed hair and hairspray that assaulted me.I present High School: The Era of Bad Bangs
Pre-9th grade: The comb-over bangs (please excuse the Brooke Shields power eyebrows - I had yet to discover tweezers) 9th grade - the overgrown jungle of bangs cascading down half my face 10th grade - trying to grow them out, going for the comb-over method again (and check out the Hypercolor tee!) 11th grade - so much for growing them out - now they're wispy and stuck together thanks to too much AquanetAnd finally 1
Grade Inflation: That's A Fourth Grade Question? 2007-03-01 00:04:00 Did anyone else watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grade
r? last night? I could say pure inertia made me watch it because it was on after American Idol (my guilty pleasure), but I'd be lying. My curiosity for a game show that sounds so simple - yet isn't - forced me to watch. I generally rate my appreciation for game shows based on if I think I could do well on the show. Deal or No Deal? I could easily do that show. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? I could do that, too, as long as Meredith let me ask her if she drinks around her kids. Jeopardy? OK, I'm not as good at that show, but I do feel proud when I can finish out an entire category.My first reaction was one of smug superiority: with the questions they gave, I could clean up in this game. The first contestant couldn't answer a single question without help! I found myself chanting the answers at the screen while he floundered for each question. The area of a triangle: 1/2 base times height...1/2 base times height...1/2 base times Read more:Inflation
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Real Safety or Scare Tactics? 2007-03-02 16:03:00 You've probably heard a lot about the Texas governor signing an executive order, making it required for all girls in Texas to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine Gardasil before entering sixth grade. The controversy surrounding it has spread to other states, and now a state representative in Ohio is proposing that Ohio follow the lead of Texas and require the vaccine for all girls here as well.At our monthly Moms Night Out dinner, we discussed the issues surrounding this. I gave my opinion right up front: I'm completely, totally against any state legislation requiring this vaccine. The others seemed surprised by my answer, but I assured them it wasn't based on moral issues.I have no moral objections against this vaccine. The idea that it would encourage girls to become sexually active younger or would make it more likely for girls to practice unsafe sex is ridiculous to me. If I'm vaccinated against Hepatitis B, does that make me more likely to share needles with drug users? The thr Read more:Safety
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The Value of Community 2007-03-05 03:47:00 Sometimes I wish we lived in simpler times.Now that I'm in the third trimester, I've begun thinking about my upcoming labor and what I'm sure will be a difficult transition when we bring home our new daughter. I remember the early days with Cordelia. My mother stopped in a few days that first week, but otherwise, it was just Aaron and I trying to figure out our new roles as parents.In earlier times, and still in many cultures today, childbirth was more of a family and community event. A woman's mother, aunts, sisters, female cousins, and female friends would be there to help her while she labored, with the experienced mothers taking charge to keep the new mom's spirits up. The women would keep cool cloths on her forehead, bring her water, rub her back, encourage her and help her be as comfortable as possible.Once the baby was born, the other women helped clean the mother up, make her comfortable, and offer advice on breastfeeding and childcare. Generally, a few of the women would Read more:Value
Look Out, We Have A Climber 2007-03-07 13:46:00 While at work yesterday, I received a call from my friend, L, who watches Cordy on Tuesdays. "We have a bit of a situation," she told me.My mind immediately jumped to all of the bad things that could have happened. Did she hit her head? Did she hit or bite L's son? Is everyone OK?"We all went down for our naps, and I put her in the pack n play like normal. I was in B's room with him, and felt like I was being watched. I turned around to look, and Cordy was standing in the doorway. I don't know how she did it, but she climbed out of the pack n play! I didn't hear a thing!"It's official: we have a climber. What's worse, she's not just a climber, she's a stealthy climber.Cordy was never interested in climbing before this. She's always been unsteady on her short legs, and frightened of heights, so climbing was never a priority. But over the past month or so, we've noticed a new trend in attempting to scale furniture. Last week, she managed to pull herself up onto our tall bed for Read more:Climber
Four Years 2007-03-08 14:54:00 And he said: "Don't you know I love you oh, so much,and lay my heart at the foot of your dress."And she said: "Don't you know that storybook loves,Always have a happy ending."Then he swooped her up just like in the booksAnd on his stallion the rode away.My love is like a storybook story,But its as real as the feelings I feel.My love is like a storybook story,But its as real as the feelings I feel.- Storybook Love, Willy DeVilleThe Princess Bride soundtrackHappy anniversary, Aaron. The past four years have brought about as much change as two people can handle, but while changes come and go, you're still the one I want with me through it all.Here's to many more years together as we strive towards our own happy ending.
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Ninja Toddler 2007-03-09 16:31:00 Remember how Cordy climbed out of her pack n play at her babysitter's on Tuesday? Well, her stealth ninja tactics continue.Last night I put her in her crib for bed. I remember this clearly. She settled down quickly and went to sleep. We didn't hear a sound from her until this morning, when we heard her normal routine of chatting to her stuffed animals.Aaron opened the door to her room to get her out of her crib, but instead Cordy met him at the door, saying, "Hi, daddy!" I was in our bedroom at the time, but I could hear the surprise in his voice as he said "Uh... hi Cordy!"There was no thump. There were no cries. She somehow climbed out of her crib without making a sound. By the time she's 16, she'll be a pro at sneaking out of the house at night. We always expected her to be a pirate, but apparently she's heading down the ninja track instead.So the crib will likely be coming down in the next week, and we'll be forcing her to sleep in her toddler bed. If she can climb out of the Read more:Ninja
Tales From The Backside 2007-03-11 16:40:00 There are many firsts we look forward to in our lives: our first day of school, first kiss, first real-paying job, etc.First hemorrhoid? Not exactly something to cheer about.(It gets far worse from here on in, folks. Not Katie Couric "look-at-my-colon" detailed, but still more than some want to know. You've been warned.)Thanks to a combination of pregnancy, a sedentary job, and a minor stomach bug, I developed my very own first hemorrhoid this weekend. How I managed to escape one of these with my first pregnancy, I have no idea. Though I had a c-section with Cordy, I now have a preview of what it will feel like post-birth if I am successful with my VBAC. And I'm scared.The pain started after the stomach bug on Thursday. By Friday evening, walking and sitting were becoming difficult. Naturally, fate had to pick this weekend to do this to me: Aaron left mid-day Friday for a stage combat workshop, leaving me a single parent all weekend.I knew something was wrong back there, but I figure Read more:Tales
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Bottled Up No Longer! 2007-03-13 23:05:00 Did you ever have something you really wanted to tell all your friends, but you were sworn to secrecy even though you're horrible at keeping secrets? That is exactly what I have been going through the past three months. But I can finally let the cat out of the bag, spill the beans, and unzip my lips as of today!I've been cheating on this blog with another blog. The other blog is fancier with a big corporate backing to it, with a lot of flash and pizazz, so it's easy to see how I was lured in. It all started with an e-mail out of the blue, asking me to submit writing samples to join the team. Soon I was signing non-disclosure forms and submitting all sorts of paperwork to a fax number in California, wondering if this was legit or if I was falling prey to some very elaborate Nigerian blog scam. Thankfully, it was legit.And finally, later this week, you'll be able to see the end results when the new website goes live on March 15. I'm one of the bloggers with the new Family.com. You k Read more:Bottled
The War Against Mom Bloggers 2007-03-15 13:49:00 Today I was directed to another post attacking a mom blogger for blogging about her personal issues. It had all of the usual components : criticizing her for opening up about her problems and saying she is an attention whore, calling those other moms who leave supportive comments for her sycophants, indicating that she is a danger to her family, and then a whole slew of comments where this blogger's friends give her the "you go girl" treatment, followed by a catfight and more generalized insults against mom bloggers when others try to defend the original mom blogger. In other words: same old, same old.While the original post certainly wasn't called for (and I disagree with the blogger's method of insulting the mom blogger for not getting help when that mom blogger has already set up an appt. to get help), I especially got annoyed by the comments attacking mom bloggers in general. Why are we, as a group, so often the subject of ridicule, mocking, and hate? As a group, we get the leas
Real Moms 2007-03-19 02:39:00 I was tagged by Mrs. Chicken for Kristen's Real Moms meme. I had to think about this one for a little bit, and then settled on this:Real Moms Teach Self-Reliance.Oh sure, Cordy could have brought that box of cereal over to me in order to get a snack. (Note: even though she's still in [mismatched] PJs, she had already had breakfast that morning.) But instead, I told her to open the box herself, and after a minute of trying to figure it out, she got the box open and found her own way to the frosted goodness inside.And while I love my daughter dearly, and gladly do many things for her, having her do something on her own without whining at me to do it for her? That is progress, and a sign of being a real mom. Real moms teach their kids how to do things on their own. It's part of growing up, and it doesn't hurt that it means we have a little more time for ourselves, too. After all, it's not all noble sacrifice.***************This week I was also awarded a Thinking Blogger award by Mrs.
When Sleep Wins Out 2007-03-20 17:50:00 Cordy came down with a cold over the weekend, and along with the fountain of snot and coughing came an inhuman resistance to authority. She's been more grumpy than normal, and suggestions of doing anything that might be good for her are met with a hissing "Nnnnnoooo!"The other night, she was clearly tired, but any attempts to convince her it was bedtime ended in screaming. Seeing the pure exhaustion in her face, we knew it was only a matter of time, so we let the issue drop, expecting her to fall asleep on the couch when she finally couldn't take it anymore. But she knew the couch meant bedtime, too, and so she continued fighting her body until she could no longer fight.This is where she gave up the battle:When you're sick and very tired, you can fall asleep anywhere.***************In other news, I had the unpleasant experience of being in a minor car accident yesterday. Nothing like a fender-bender while pregnant to scare the bejeebus out of you. You can read the whole story over a Read more:Sleep
Just Call Me (Hopefully) Nurse Mommy 2007-03-22 21:31:00 It seems that, amid all the stress we've been going through lately (which is another post entirely, and will be coming, I promise), there is still good to be found. Not only am I now in the ranks of paid bloggers, but I also just found out that this fall I will be starting nursing school.This has been in the works for over a year, and some of you may remember when I first started out on this journey. I've slowly been taking classes here and there, working on the prerequisites needed to even apply for the program. I finished those prerequisites this past fall, just in time to meet the deadline for applications to the online nursing program.My local college offers an online program for those who already have a bachelor's degree in something else, and are seeking a career change. All of the lecture is done online, and then labs and clinicals are scheduled for one day a week. The beauty of this is that it means I can still go to school without having to juggle crazy babysitting schedule Read more:Nurse
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Love Your Babysitter 2007-03-27 03:13:00 A child care provider you can trust is one of the most valuable things you can have as a parent. It may be someone to provide full-time care, part-time care, or just the occasional date night. Whether you need the care for work, or just for a little time off, knowing you can leave your child with this provider without any fear is something to be thankful for every day.Which is why I've been feeling a slight panic over the the past few weeks. My friend L has watched Cordy for me one or two days a week for nearly a year and a half. She and I have been friends for over 10 years, and she has a son slightly older than Cordy. I'd describe her parenting style as just as overprotective, or more so, than me, which makes me feel completely safe leaving Cordy with her. I know that my daughter is lovingly cared for in her home, with her every need covered, with plenty of attention and guidance, and with another child for company.However, all of that is now changing. Due to some sad events, L and Read more:Babysitter
Where'd She Go? 2007-04-03 03:21:00 Forgive me, readers, for I have sinned. It's been a week since my last confession post.What have I been up to? Well, last week was a busy week for me work-wise, and ended with Aaron leaving on Thursday morning for a trip to a stage combat workshop in Virginia Beach. He didn't get back until very late last night. Four days, one hyperactive toddler, and one eight-months-pregnant mom who was parenting solo.You can understand why blogging was not high on my priority list. Most nights I was too exhausted to even fix myself dinner. Single parents - you deserve a medal. While Cordy was thankfully well-behaved most of the weekend, the experience left me begging for Aaron to come home as soon as possible. I learned I'm officially not cut out for parenting solo.Friday I also went to look at the one daycare in town that supposedly had an opening right away. Turns out, they didn't - they had one day a week available, not two. But after looking at the place, I decided it wasn't for us, anyway.
Interview Time 2007-04-04 21:31:00 After a week, I've finally managed to make time to answer the interview questions Mrs. Chicky sent to me. The rules of the game are simple: if you haven't played yet and want to be interviewed, make sure I have your e-mail address and let me know you want to play, and I'll send you five questions of your very own to answer.Without further ado:1. What is your dream job?Oh, this is a tough one. I've worked a lot of different jobs in my life: fast food, retail, library aide, graduate assistant teacher, daycare worker, web designer, online course developer, student advisor, writer, etc. And now I'm back in school for nursing. I think my dream job would be something where I'm constantly learning new things.Clearly I've made several job changes over the years, many of which required new skill sets. I think I will be happy with nursing, because there are so many different fields within it to pursue - clinical nursing (and the variety of specialties therein), research nurse, community n
Breech 2007-04-06 20:03:00 This morning I had it confirmed that my second daughter is following in her big sister's footsteps by being turned the wrong way. I think I can say for certain that we won't be having a third child, simply because I see a tradition starting, and it's one that I don't want to continue.The ultrasound tech found her head right away, well above my belly button, and like her earlier ultrasound months ago, she still has her feet up by her face most of the time. She flexed one leg a few times during the ultrasound, just to give me a kick, but then brought it right back to her head, demonstrating her Cirque du Soleil worthy flexibility.We also know from this ultrasound that she's likely to be a big kid. She's estimated to be 5.5 pounds and 19.8" long already, and I still have 7 weeks left. The tech asked if there was any way my due date could be off - no, I remember that cycle pretty clearly, and it was a perfect 28 day cycle. Of course, these kinds of estimates can be off by a lot, so I
Because It's Not Easter Without A Gift From Aunt Dot 2007-04-09 18:45:00 We had a quiet Easter
this year. Instead of choosing to go out to eat, and dealing with the possibility of Cordy melting down in her Easter finest, it was decided to have a quiet meal at my grandmother's house, where Cordy didn't have to dress up, and she could run around the house all she wanted before and after the meal.The meal was excellent, and soon afterwards Aunt Dot began handing out her goodie bags to everyone. Well, not quite everyone - this year she forgot about Aaron, but made it up to him by giving him a half-empty tray of chocolate bunnies, and then some Peeps she found in the bottom of her bag. Aaron traded one of the chocolate bunnies to another family member for a Reese's Peanut Butter Egg, so he was content.For those who are new and don't know about Aunt Dot, you can read more here and here.I didn't come out too bad this year: I got my standard bag of cashews. She always gets me large containers of cashews, and usually chewy, old cashews, too. Why in the world sh
An Award and An Answer From The Heavens 2007-04-11 04:42:00 Woo-hoo! I got an award! The fabulous Kate from Eucalyptus Pillow (geez, I still have to look up the spelling for Eucalyptus when writing it) awarded me with a Perfect Post March '07 award for my post about all the hatin' on mommy bloggers that I've noticed lately. Thank you so much, Kate! It's good to know others enjoyed that post.(Although I think it was also that same post that led some troll to submit my blog's URL to a gazillion porn and prescription drug spam blogs for linking. Classy. Ah well, as long as people can hide their identity on the internet, there will be trolls.)***************So here in town, they're building yet another strip mall up against the giant Wal-Mart. About a month ago, we drove past and I noticed the first mall occupant was in place.I said to Aaron, "Figures. Look at that - the first store is a check cashing place.""Yuck.""Yeah, like there aren't four other check cashing/payroll advance scam places in a one mile radius. It must be the new way to ch Read more:Award
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New Reviews 2007-04-13 16:16:00 Been over to visit my reviews blog lately? If not, you're missing out on some interesting products, such as:- a family calendar software system that almost guarantees your husband will pay attention and use it- diapers that can survive a long overnight on a toddler with an enormous bladder and the need for three cups of juice before bed- a good-for-you cereal that doesn't taste like cardboardGo check them out!
Gross Moments in Parenting #37 2007-04-13 04:43:00 I've started seeing a chiropractor in the hopes she can help turn this baby using the Webster technique. However, this means making frequent visits, when I don't always have a babysitter. "No problem, bring your daughter!" the office told me.I was nervous about this, but did it anyway today. The office is very child-friendly, with a large basket full of toys, and a cute painted wooden table, with small cubby-holes built in the top of the table to hold crayons. There was a chance Cordy wouldn't realize it was a doctor's office and freak out.We walked in, and she saw the toys right away. I let her wander over to the table as I signed in and spoke with the receptionist."Wook! Crayons!""Yes, Cordy, I see. There are crayons.""And fishies!"(not paying full attention) "And fishies. That's nice."*crunch, crunch, crunch* Uh-oh.I snapped my head around to see what she was doing. "Cordy, what did you just eat?" I can only imagine how bug-eyed I looked. How did she find something to eat?Cordy Read more:Gross
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Alone in the House 2007-04-15 02:17:00 It's Saturday night, Cordy is upstairs asleep, and I'm sitting downstairs alone. It's days like this I feel chained to this house and a handmaiden to Her Royal 3ft. Highness.This weekend, there is a 24 hr. science-fiction movie marathon in town. Aaron has gone to this every year since he was a kid, so of course he must be there. I don't know if he'd even be willing to leave if I went into labor, because, let's face it - the movie marathon was a part of his life long before I was. I can't blame him - he and the marathon are only a few years from their Silver Anniversary.In our child-free years, I loved going with him to the movie marathon each year. It's a fun mix of good sci-fi movies combined with a lot of cheesy B-movies from the 40's and 50's, sprinkles with some short-subject features in-between. In other words, it's a geek's paradise. Once Cordy was born, it was more difficult for me to keep going, because we had a baby that needed cared for. I missed one entirely, and Read more:House
Day (Not) Off 2007-04-17 04:26:00 I'd like to thank those of you who added your thoughts to my last post. It was a lonely, hormone-fueled weekend, and it felt comforting to know I wasn't alone in wanting to escape from my "domestic bliss" now and then.I took a vacation day from work today. While a day off is very needed, relaxing wasn't on the agenda. My new babysitter started today, and I stayed home to go through the routine with her. She's a friend of ours who was looking for extra work and money for when she and her boyfriend move to Boston this summer. In the past, she has watched the children of other friends, so I feel very comfortable leaving Cordy with her.M is one of those people that kids naturally like. She's full of child-like energy that kids are magnetically attracted to. She's young and hasn't been worn down by having a child around her 24/7, begging for juice and cookies, waking at 6am, and testing every rule every minute. In other words, she's a perfect companion for a hyperactive toddler two
Growing 'Em Big 2007-04-20 03:09:00 As we get down to the last few weeks, we are slowly making progress in getting ready for the new baby. This weekend, I've managed to snag one day on Aaron's schedule to put him to use - finding old baby gear in the garage, moving junk out of the spare bedroom to start making a nursery, etc. Clothing has been purchased, yet still needs to be washed. Cordy is refusing to give up her claim to her crib at night, but at least she sleeps in her toddler bed on those rare days she naps.Best of all, Cordy is starting to grasp the basics about a new baby coming. We've tried for months to introduce the idea to her, but she just didn't get it. However, just yesterday, after telling her half a million times that her baby sister is growing in mommy's belly, I asked her, "Where is your baby sister?"And she pointed to my belly.It's a start.My doctor's appointment was today, and it turns out that the chiropractor visits, the homeopathic medicine, and the last two weeks spent with my ass on the c Read more:Growing
Boundaries 2007-04-22 02:33:00 As a young child, I roamed my neighborhood in my small town daily with my best friend. We spent many of the warm days of the year outside for much of the time.I remember the old woman across the street. She never said anything to us - just shot us dirty looks when we walked by her section of the sidewalk. We thought she was a "witch", and as the sun would go down each evening, her dark outline was visible through her front window, slowly rocking in her rocking chair.Knowing she was watching, the temptation to perform for her was too much. I can't even imagine what she was thinking as two young girls would occasionally go dancing by her window down the sidewalk, doing our best Michigan J. Frog impression and acting as goofy as we could. Who knows, maybe she got a good laugh out of it?Looking back, I think she was just waiting for one of these energetic seven year olds to step foot off the sidewalk into her yard, putting her flower beds at risk, so she could do more than scowl at us and Read more:Boundaries
As Promised - Belly Shots 2007-04-29 04:14:00 I've been self-conscious of my stomach for most of my life. As a kid, I was fairly skinny, but I always had a little bit of my "baby fat" left in my stomach. When my teen years came, puberty chose to keep my abdomen as the first place to store extra fat. I would wear short shorts long before I'd wear a shirt that exposed my belly. That was an area of my body to be kept hidden in the dark under a shirt, sucked in, and held in place with support garments.So pregnancy functions as a "time off for good behavior" period for my belly. Instead of embarrassing me, my expanding midsection is proof of a new life being nurtured under that layer of skin, fat and muscle. What was once flabby and jiggly is now firm with a defined shape. This is the one time in my life when I'm not ashamed of this part of my body. Good thing, too, since my long torso practically guarantees that my belly is poking out under every shirt I own.And this is also the only time in my life when I could willingly post pict
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