Wifely Steps

This time last year, I was nursing a very bad cold. I was sluggish. A visit to the gym didn’t help much, as my arms and legs felt more and more like rubber with every step on the treadmill. I was fighting the urge to fall asleep every minute. I drank Hot Toddies to make [...]

Have you completed your Christmas shopping yet? Or should the question be: have you started Christmas shopping yet? I haven’t. I’m already feeling the panic settle in. My husband has generously offered to do the shopping for me. I really appreciate it, but I want to feel that Christmas shopping rush! Ah well, we shall [...]

HELP! I feel like I’m running low on breastmilk and need your advice. How did you increase (or maintain) your supply of breastmilk? I’ve been doing fine with my supply the past almost-four months now, but have noticed that my supply is slowly dwindling. Noooooooo. Not yet please. To boost milk supply in the past, [...]

If you have not seen Top Chef Season 6 Episode 14, read no further. This post contains spoilers! Image credit: eonline.com How’d you guys like the recent episode of Top Chef Las Vegas? Here are my random thoughts as I watched the show. Would love to hear yours!

This kid playing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” on ukelele is just too cute. Ellen should totally get him as a guest on her show. His “I’m Yours!” at 1:18 is priceless. You’re so cute, little boy! Note to self: Get ukelele for Timmy when he’s older.

First Giggles from Tickles My baby is laughing! We were playing tickle games, then he suddenly burst into giggles! Aaaaah! I grabbed my cell phone and took a video right away. This is just a quick video as he became conscious of the camera (again). I can’t wait for more giggling from this little bub! [...]

These shoes make me happy. I love their ruby look. They make me feel like Dorothy. They make me feel like I’m always on an exciting journey. The shoes are from Anthology, but the spirit for adventure is all mine! What color is your happiness today?

Breastfeeding has been a phenomenal source of maternal fulfillment for me. Today, I’ve gotten comfortable enough to know the right way for the baby to latch well. I’ve become more secure with pumping when I’m away at work. It wasn’t always a joy though. During the first two months, breastfeeding stressed me out. There were [...]

If you have not seen Top Chef Season 6 Episode 13, read no further. This post contains spoilers! How’d you guys like the recent episode of Top Chef Las Vegas? Here are my random thoughts as I watched the show. Would love to hear yours!

I’ve been looking forward to New Moon for four reasons: (1) It is my least favorite book in the Twilight saga and was interested to see it translated on film, (2) I wanted to see how Taylor Lautner would portray a more grown-up Jacob Black, (3) I’m a huge fan of the saga and (4) [...]