Nanowrimo 2016- How I wrote a Novel in One Month.

by DearDarla // January 5, 2017 // 3 Comments

Do you think you could sit down and write a 50,000 word novel in a month? No? I didn’t think so either. I mean, fiction is NOT my strong point. To be fair, I had never given it an honest... Continue reading →

Postpartum Update: 3 months

by DearDarla // December 2, 2016 // No Comments

Life with three has been comical. I have the urge to cue the circus music sometimes! Most of the time it really is smooth and they are all great, but then there are other times. When all three of them... Continue reading →

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

by DearDarla // November 21, 2016 // No Comments

  Vegan Butternut Squash Soup  I’m using up all of my words between the hours of 5-7 am. I’m competing in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and I’m writing at least 1,677 words everyday in November in an attempt to... Continue reading →

Joey 2 Month Update!

by DearDarla // November 9, 2016 // No Comments

His name is Jordan, but we call him: Joey, Little Joey, JJ, Jo Jo, Fat Joe, Baby Brother, Mr. Moos, and whatever endearing name we come up with at any moment. He is two months old and has been such... Continue reading →

Nine Books For November

by DearDarla // October 26, 2016 // 7 Comments

Nine Books For November I know it’s been so long since my summer reading post, but I have not stopped reading! In fact, I’m really proud of my reading life this year! I made a choice last spring to do... Continue reading →

Asking the Bridesmaids

by DearDarla // October 24, 2016 // No Comments

Asking the Bridesmaids  Asking the Bridesmaids can be fun and creative! Maggie surprised us with these adorable boxes of goodies and a unique way to pop the question!  Maggie and Nick are getting married in June 2017! Maggie has been... Continue reading →

Potty Training Woes (a flashback)

by DearDarla // October 20, 2016 // 1 Comment

  A few months ago, (ok, more like a year) I had somewhat of a situation on my hands. I wrote a post on potty training and I told you I’d share it but I needed time to heal emotionally first. ... Continue reading →

Days and Nights

by DearDarla // October 19, 2016 // No Comments

The days are better than the nights. At least during the day there is coffee, and some sunshine, and the crisp fall air. I can breathe it in, startling and cool, and let it clear the fog of the night... Continue reading →

Jordan’s Birth Story

by DearDarla // September 30, 2016 // 9 Comments

Not all birth stories go according to plan. Ours was long, unpredictable, and in the final pivotal moments, dangerous and scary. If you’re sensitive to these types of stories, read with caution.  Jordan’s Birth Story. A story of waiting, begging,... Continue reading →

Pregnancy Update: Week 38!

by DearDarla // August 31, 2016 // 4 Comments

Pregnancy Update 38 weeks!  We are 38 weeks pregnant! It has to be over soon (right? promise??) so, I thought I’d squeeze another update in before I get to share a birth story. I am officially due in 11days. BUT... Continue reading →