Happy St. Patrick’s Day, DTT Readers! Cheers to another week! This week, like every other one during the past few years, has flown by in the flash of a leprechaun escaping a trap. I’m still Fitbit-free and feeling fabulous this week. I started a new gut-friendly workout and lifestyle program on Tuesday and my body … Continue reading
Category Archives: Holidays
Thankful Thoughts Thursday, Volume 2
Without a doubt, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas comes in as a very close second, but there’s just something about the non-commercialism and the simplicity of Thanksgiving that puts it at the top of my list. I love the colors, smells, tastes and time-honored traditions of the fourth Thursday in November. For me, it signifies the beginning of a special … Continue reading
A Few of My Favorite Things – Volume I
The halls (both inside and out) have been decked, the Christmas cards and shopping are almost done and our scout elf, Shelf, as named by Clara, has been watching over the girls for almost a week. We are in the thick of the holiday season and I’m loving every minute of it. In order to set the mood … Continue reading
Jennifer L.M. Henshall, M.A., M.O.M.
A few weeks ago an old friend from college stopped by the house to visit and meet Clara and Elyse. I hadn’t seen him since July 2009 when I was pregnant with Clara. While we were catching up, he asked me if I had finished my Ph.D. I regretfully answered, “No.” Then he asked me if … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning for the Soul
Two sleeping babies + a cup of hot chai = blogging fun! Good Friday afternoon (yes, pun intended), DTT readers! It’s 3:31 p.m. and I know where my children are: Clara is napping up in her big girl bed (more on that in a minute) and Elyse is passed out on her boppy pillow just a … Continue reading
2012: The Year of Relaxation and Reflection (and not the dragon)
Well, hello, dear DTT readers! This reflection marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next for Deep Thought Thursdays, as we sit just a mere two days and two hours from 2012. But before we get into this week’s thoughts, I’m sure you’re interested in some pregnancy-related news. :0) I am quickly approaching the end … Continue reading
Christmas Past, Present and Future
With just three days to go until Christmas, I can’t help but to reflect on those that have passed, the current holiday season and those yet to come… But, first, a little pregnancy update for you: I am currently in week #27 and feeling pretty good (except for a nasty little cold that I picked … Continue reading