Too Many Books

I think I just had a huge endorphin rush when I opened this new post. So much to share... where shall I start? The Good The Bad I went shopping for clothes on Sunday, as I no longer own pants that both zip and fit. I've been wearing maternity pants ever since I went back to work last month, and it's getting a bit ridic. However, it made me sadspice to purchase pants in a double digit size. Gone are the lovely size 6 and 8 pants that I was able to wear this time last year. Hello, size 14. That's right, I said it. Size 14. Now, before you dub me a vain cow instead of just a cow, keep in mind that while I was in college I gained the freshman 15 during each of my four years. Back in 2002, I weighed more than I did when I went into labor in 2010. I spent the better part of my twenties losing my college weight. I did not want those pounds back. (I should have thought more about that while I was feeding my pregnant face with cheese danish.) So, anywaddle, after m...

Things sure change in a year's time. Here, hubs and I celebrated at the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2010: I'm pretty sure it was beer-thirty in this picture. Here we are, parading in 2011! Guess which breastfeeding mom was the designated driver?  We are breaking Stella in early so that she knows what to expect with the Murphy side of the family. Also, I considered putting green food coloring in her bottle, but then wondered if that might not be the best idea. I intend to write an actual, real blog post next week -- you know, one that has more words than photos. I have many post-partum shennanigans to share. I shall return.

I haven't blogged in about a hundred years. I'm very broken up about it. I've missed it terribly. Stella is keeping me busy every moment. (Well, Stella and my breastpump and the endless bottle washing and rocking and sing-songing and diaper changing and cooing and oohing and ahhing...) Yeah, so, mostly Stella. Look how she's grownspice!  Remember this little December peanut?  Well... Here's her most recent glamour shot. :)   How are you people doing? What'd I miss?