Tag Archives: Piper

Warm & Fuzzy

Posted on October 8, 2012 by erin

    Today’s (totally optional) prompt: What makes you feel cozy or safe? Join up at Jana’s Thinking Place! I think I might change this up a bit to “warm & fuzzy…” ***** miracle baby’s socks with dirty tops from crawling … Continue reading →

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the first and the last

Posted on July 15, 2012 by erin

it feels like the first time. the first time holding a chubby baby in my arms. rolls and dimples and bits of her last meal hiding in the folds of her neck. lost in her soft sighs and murmurs, feeling … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by erin

I’m not here today. Instead, you can find me HERE. I’ve written a guest post on motherhood for my bloggy friend Courtenay , who happens to have twins of her own! You can find her on twitter at @IaSoupMama. Please be … Continue reading →

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A Flapper is Born.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by erin

**WARNING: This isn’t a typical Erin post (wait, is there a “typical Erin post?” let me know). Bill Maher says, “If you see or hear something you don’t like in the media, just go on with your life. Turn the page or … Continue reading →

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Bossypants, Pirates & Anxiety : SOC

Posted on April 9, 2012 by erin

 Today’s (Optional) Writing Prompt: What causes you anxiety? Not just stress but true anxiety. How does your body and mind generally deal with it? How do YOU deal with it? ********** Exhibit A: THIS causes me anxiety. And then this, … Continue reading →

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Road, Roots and Growth

Posted on February 29, 2012 by erin

Special thanks to Khristian Howell and Michelle Mangen for designing my beautiful button! My brain is brimming with Blissdom takeaways. I’m all swirly with realizations. 1.) I’m afraid to make myself vulnerable to others. I’m terrified of rejection. Hours are spent worrying … Continue reading →

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Things I Can’t Say

Posted on February 17, 2012 by erin

Today you can find me at @ShellThings, Things I Can’t Say, talking about my Blog Conference Fears. I am going to be at Blissdom this time next week, and let’s just say I’m freaking out. A lot. So CLICK HERE to read … Continue reading →

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Postpartum Hell or, Where Are My Pills?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by erin

wake up, fling off the covers, fly out of bed, glance at red numbers on clock. listen for crying. not sure if i really hear crying or if i am imagining it. wonder if night nanny is on top of things. tiptoe down to … Continue reading →

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The Nitty Gritty on the First Few Weeks of Motherhood.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by erin

God, grant me grace. Help me be patient with myself. I am not perfect. I cannot do it all. I am not Wonder Woman; I am me, just one person. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Let me not worry so … Continue reading →

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Our Tiny Miracle is Here!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by erin

            You’re my life’s one Miracle, Everything I’ve done that’s good And you break my heart with tenderness, And I confess it’s true I never knew a love like this till you…. You’re the reason … Continue reading →

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