According to Lara

A Letter to My Unborn Son

March 23, 2012

Dear Baby Boy, Little Man, thanks for showing us your goods during the ultrasound, but I should tell you right now that flashing people like that is pretty frowned upon once you exit this private little suite. I can hear you already. “Mom! I can’t believe you posted a picture of my penis on the […]

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IT’S A…

March 22, 2012

BABY B IS A… BOY!! I can’t believe how much we love him already.

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Things People Like That I Don’t

March 21, 2012

For every something that you like which other people don’t, there is something that they like which you don’t. Am I right? Here is my list of things that, when I disclose I don’t prefer them, people gasp in horror. 1. The Bachelor/The Bachelorette. It’s not that I’m above junky reality TV. I just can’t […]

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Things I Like That No One Else Does

March 19, 2012

Have you ever been part of a conversation where other people are completely ripping on something or someone that you actually kind of like? You either sheepishly hang your head and pretend like you didn’t hear, or try to defend your allegiance with as much dignity as you can muster. That is how I feel […]

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Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

March 15, 2012

My dietitian friend and I are constantly sending each other new recipes to try. This one was such a winner, and so unique, that I wanted to quickly share it with you. I followed the recipe to a “T,” so here it is: Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf. Trust me, it tastes better than it looks.

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Cheers and Jeers

March 6, 2012

I used to be on the editorial staff for my high school newspaper. Imagine a teenage Lois Lane-wannabe, scurrying around demanding copy and negotiating deadlines, and you’ll have an idea about why I wasn’t in line for Homecoming Queen. My favorite part about producing the newspaper (The Messenger was what it was called. As in, don’t […]

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Friday Funnies: Facebook Edition

February 24, 2012

I bitch about Facebook so much on this blog that I have now devoted an entire category for my posts about it. I thought these were all pretty awesome. Enjoy! Source Source Source Source Source Have a great weekend!

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Things My Mother Taught Me

February 16, 2012

I bet you’d call me a liar if I told you my mom turns 61 today. It’s true. Among the many things I could have inherited from my mom, I secretly hope that one of them is her propensity to age well. I long ago gave up on the hope of having her warm sociability […]

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Pregnancy Journal: Weeks 5-12

February 14, 2012

December 8, 2011 (5 weeks, 1 day): Through my own subconscious act of genius, I have a pre-existing appointment with my doctor today. All the books warn that most doctors won’t see you until you are 8 weeks pregnant, so I feel like I’m sneaking one by the system in seeing her this early. My […]

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