Mihow

Year: 2013

  • Stumbling. But Learning.

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    Our roof is in terrible shape. We knew this and got credit for it at closing. And it was at the top of our list of things to do after we moved in. But then we discovered the truth about the trees, the 60-year-old boiler, the lining for the chimney, the leak from the third…

  • Introducing Our Horrible Half Bath

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    We have a very tiny, half bath on the first floor of our new home that I find disturbing in many ways. This could have to do with the fact that I have had issues with plumbing and bathrooms all my life. And I’m not sure why that is. I was joking with Toby Joe…

  • I Think I’m Handling This Really Well.

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  • Introducing: The Heisenberg

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    Perhaps the only good thing that came out of being sick for 15 weeks was the birth of my new lollipop. You see, while ill and lying in bed at my mom’s house, I watched all 5.5 seasons of Breaking Bad Netflix had to offer. (I’m still not caught up, so shhhhhh.) And behold: The…

  • Were You Depressed During Pregnancy?

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    I’ve been hesitant to write about this because writing about it seems unfair, ungrateful and careless. It’s unfair to my unborn son and to all those who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It’s careless because certain thoughts don’t belong online. I know this. I am so aware of this. But I’m going against…

  • This Old House

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    I’m giving myself 20 minutes to update because I only have 20 minutes before another contractor/handyman/plumber shows up to tell us how much money we will have to give him or her in order to fix something. Don’t get me wrong; we knew what we were getting ourselves into when we bought this house. And…

  • News.

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    First off, I’d like to apologize for using my blog to announce this. Many of you deserve an email or a phone call. But my head hasn’t been in the best place for the last few months. So, please forgive me for doing it the easy way. Ready? We are expecting our third baby in…

  • Digging For Clay

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    The first time I saw him he was being wheeled out on a stretcher and lifted into a van by two medical examiners. Eric was there as well—tall, well-dressed Eric. Eric is my favorite doorman. The sky was a dull gray, absent of any real emotion, leaving that to us. It was raining. But not…

  • Mom It Down! Homemade Peppercorn Dressing

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    Forgive me for the long-winded lead-in, feel free to skip this and head straight for the recipe. Cooking has always mystified me. I understand baking. I started baking when I was a kid. Nothing about baking makes me nervous, even making mistakes. But cooking? It’s just hard. I don’t know how people do it well…

  • Mom It Down! Homemade Almond Milk

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    I drink a lot of smoothies and I usually add a 1/2 cup of “milk” to each one. I use either soy or almond milk, but I much prefer the benefits of almond milk, especially for my post long runs. As with most things I regularly consume, I started to wonder what went into making…