I've lived in South Florida for just over three years now, and instead of people asking me how I like it down here, I get the slightly different question of what are the differences between here and Charleston. There are a lot of things that are very different, but there are also a lot of similarities. Most of the time I really like the weather ( Read more... )

So yesterday was Olivia's first swimming lesson, and I think it went pretty well! We signed up for a once a week baby/toddler class that runs for seven weeks at the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Center. I'd never been there before, and WOW is that place huge! Anyway, we're in the Thursday 4:15 class, and yesterday it was only Olivia and a baby, and he ( Read more... )

Back home from our trip to Charleston to see my family, yay! We had a great time, and Olivia LOVED playing with and running around after her cousins. It was so cute to see them all together. Both of my parents and one of my sisters were sick, so the long weekend wasn't as fun for everyone as it could have been, but I'm glad we got out of town and ( Read more... )

What's with people not replying to LJ comments lately? Is this, like, A Thing? Is this what the kids are doing nowadays? I always thought it was, at the very least, polite to acknowledge someone for taking the time to read and comment on what you have to say, and at the most, a way to get to know the people on your friends list and be involved in ( Read more... )

Is the word 'wifey' sexist? Is the word 'wifey' condescending? Can the word 'wifey' be used as a term of endearment? Is the word 'wifey' comparable to the word 'hubby'? Show your work.

Ugh. Why must Ikea simultaneously be hell on earth and kind of awesome all at the same time? JFC, I hate going at the weekend, but with Leo's new work schedule, we can't go on weekday afternoons anymore. Boo. BUT! We have finally decided on a sofa (for reference, it's this one, in red) so we're going to get that ASAP. We also managed to decide on a ( Read more... )

After a fantastic long weekend of my sister visiting, I've been thinking all day about how thankful I am for my family - the one I was born into, and the one I have begun to create for myself. I'm also really thankful that Olivia decided to take a nap this afternoon after all! :D

What are you all thankful for today?