Yesterday I came home from work, started some laundry, and changed out of my work clothes. I then put on some shorts, sat down on the couch, and propped my feet up on the table. It was at this exact moment that I looked down at my feet and let … Continue reading →

If I can’t have a beer I’ll take chocolate. Thanks. Another side effect of pregnancy (besides the lovely ligaments and constant nausea) is dry skin. This isn’t limited to my arms and legs. Nope. My lips are so dry I look like I have been drinking Koolaid constantly. The corners … Continue reading →

I’ve always been a rule follower. Well, kind of. In high school I was an awesome follower of the rules. As I’ve gotten older I pick and choose which rules I deem worthy of being followed. Ask me sometime about the two hour report card day I wasn’t allowed to … Continue reading →

Clementine or Koritsi. These are the two names that have been brought into the Leavens household. Clementine is just a joke so don’t panic. Koritsi is the Greek word for ‘girl’. Hubby really likes it, but his family doesn’t so he will have a hard time using it. So we … Continue reading →

Life has been…interesting…lately. I found out I was pregnant back in October – there went the idea of moving to Abu Dhabi to teach English for two years – and instead I started thinking “oh crap, I’m seriously going to bring a person into this insane world?!” Well, apparently I … Continue reading →