Author Archives: Jessica

So, I don’t like to brag or maybe I just don’t normally have anything to brag about.  But, I have something right now.  We went rollerskating today as a family.  I skated for 2 hours with my 21+ week old inside me, while holding the hands of Levi and Asher who were mostly always falling …

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After talking to his 21 week old sister in my tummy, hugging her and telling her how much he loved her, Jude said to me, “If you were that big for real, you’d only be slightly fat.”  I suppose I’ll take that as a compliment.

Colleague wrote a note to me during a client meeting today, “You don’t look pregnant.  Super skinny.”  Nice.  I’ll take it.

To me, “Only 11 more years til you’re 50.”  Not a welcome thought.  Makes me want to retire just thinking of it.

“Oh my gosh you’re really showing now!”  Not sure why random people feel entitled to comment freely on my pregnant body shape.  At least I’ve passed the half way point and someone just yesterday commented that I didn’t look pregnant at all.  I much prefer that comment.  Actually, I’d welcome more comments along that line. …

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While driving to swimming lessons this morning: Levi with shock and disgust: “Someone’s smoking!” Jude: “Roll up the windows!”

“I love Daddy and you, but I love you more.  I’m on team Mommy!”

Today has been a total disaster.  Jude asked me to toast him a bagel when I should have been heading out the door to catch my bus.  I hurriedly threw the bagel in the toaster and grabbed my 30 pound work bag stuffed so full of paper and a plastic Ziploc container of lasagna for …

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It’s been a busy summer thus far.  The boys have been able to try lots of new things, along with the old standbys.  Here is what they have been up to: Monday – ukulele (Jude); karate (Levi) Tuesday – karate (Jude); t-ball (Levi) Wednesday – karate (Jude & Levi); pitch by coach (Jude) Thursday – …

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“My dad said that if you drink too much lemonade, you turn into a lemon and that he would squeeze you.”