As I look around our living area I am engulfed by all of my sons toys. There isn’t much space in this house that isn’t taken over by him, and as I look at everything it feels like it has always been this way. Some days I feel so lost and unsure of how to [...]
As I walk around my house I take so much pleasure at all the wonderful photographs of my son during his first year. They make me smile, and there is something to be said about having a professional photographer take your family pictures, because let’s face it….they are just better then the ones you take [...]
My son has always tested boundaries, and has always tried to be the boss, but at 20 months this is no longer cute or appropriate (it never was…but I kind of allowed it). Now, his “freshness” is becoming tiresome, and it’s time to show him that I am the boss. But every time I get [...]
Dear Christian, Happy 20 months little man….Did you just read that? I almost had a heart attack writing it! How are you 20 months? You are out of the teens and on your way to two and I am not sure what to do about it. You are a fantastic little boy and grow so [...]
I am kind of a girly girl. I am not into sports, I hate being dirty, I don’t sweat, and to be honest I really don’t love the outdoors. Camping for me meant sleeping in my parents conversion van on the seat that turned into a bed. I still consider that roughing it! Now that [...]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
