July 2019 – Tiny Woman Tall World

Everybody in the club getting tipsy

You can find me in the club? Ahhhhhh no actually you cannot. The clubbing chapter of my life has closed … and not regrettably. I don’t like to metaphorically shut doors and dead bolt them … but I’ve built a mote patrolled by a dragon around this particular gate. Ten…

Work = me time

posted on : July 23, 2019 12 Comments

Well I’ve been back at work for nearly two months and it’s been great. Initially I was nervous to return after being off for nearly 7 months with Nugget. There were numerous fears … missing Nug, balancing working and momming and of course complete/epic failure. However my reservations…

Lemon raspberry cheesecake

posted on : July 19, 2019 8 Comments

Cheesecake is decadent dessert. I usually make it in the fall/winter and prefer it in the pumpkin variety. Ohhhh that is a goody for sure. I’m not a summer creature. I prefer crisp days, rain clouds and pumpkin flavored everything. However this summer has been relatively mild…

Expectations and your baby …. screw them

posted on : July 12, 2019 4 Comments

Having a baby is completely life changing. Other moms will appropriately alert you to postpartum delights, not sleeping and utter exhaustion. But where are the warnings about other people’s expectations surrounding your birth and baby? When it was time for Nugget to be induced I felt ready! Ready for…

Shrimp with feta and tomatoes

posted on : July 9, 2019 6 Comments

Shrimp with feta and tomatoes is a magical. My mom has made it for years … for birthdays, college homecomings, Sunday suppers and regular dinners. It can be served as the ultimate comfort food over angel hair pasta or it can take a lighter approach over spaghetti squash. Honestly it could…

Trailer people … who knew?

posted on : July 2, 2019 6 Comments

Hitting the open road used to be an escape … now it’s a tad stressful. Did I pack enough snacks, outfits, blankets, toys …. so many toys. Nugget does not travel light. Babies require an arsenal of accessories and each item is bigger than the last. We’ve taken two trips…