I’m quite sure that these gDiapers are my favorite item for my baby-to-be!   Before I became pregnant I was not the least bit interested in cloth diapering, but the cost and waste associated with disposables really made me consider this option.  My sister and best friend both have experience with this brand, and at [...]

I think my blog reader says October was my last post.  Wow.  As in 2010. Shortly after that post we: found out we were expecting (yay! – its a girl due early Summer!), bring on extreme fatigue from above… then just after Thanksgiving went to China for two weeks – (not recommended for the pregnant!), [...]

It occurred to me today, when I was writing the first draft of this post that to tell you all the gift would be to put something very personal about someone else on my blog.  I definitely don’t mind dishing dirt about myself, but I don’t feel right sharing the intimate details about someone else [...]

Today I gave to the Red Cross for Haiti.  It was easy – just a simple text and viola.  This was one of many donations to the Haiti relief organizations that we’ve made, but I believe that they all help.   We’re supposed to be getting 53 Haitians to our hospital over the next few weeks; [...]

If you’re keeping track of my days, you’ll quickly notice that my “29 days” haven’t been so… well.. consecutive.   I’m kind of slacking at my goal, and, and now I think I know why.  Up until now, I’ve felt like the “real” gifts have to be purchased.  Be it flowers or a card or dinner.   [...]

Today’s gift was simple – I sent my Mom a sweet little note and some chocolates in the mail to bring her some sunshine.  I know she could use it.  I love you Momma!

… have not been such good gift giving days.   But, I have not forgotten.   I’m going to give myself the gift of forgiveness, and carry on tomorrow with my gift-giving.   I’ve been really focused on my own thoughts the last few days, and unfortunately, nothing very “thoughtful”.