I knew this would happen because it's something that is classically Brooke. I'm the queen of biting off more than I can chew and then allowing one minor setback derail my game. This is something I've never wanted anyone to know, though. Have you ever been there? You know, that place where you're coasting and [...]
Author: Brooke
Wife. Mother. Writer. Traveler. Southerner. Lover of all things Italian.
What’s in a (baby) name?
I'm often asked why we chose our son's name. Is it a family name? (No.) Did both of you agree on it? (Yes.) Yes, our son has an uncommon name. Kind of. I know of other Pierces. I know people who know of other Pierces. Nevertheless, it's not something you hear often. There a few reasons [...]
On not being where YOU want to be
Gosh, this is a hard post to write. Writing this post feels like a failure to me. I want to share this though, because maybe I'm not the only one. Maybe there's others out there who feel this way too. I am having a HARD time losing this baby weight. I've lost weight, yes. I've [...]
Baby “Scheduling”: How we did it
Okay, okay, okay. Another post talking about baby scheduling. You’re wondering why you clicked the “link in bio.” But this is different. I’m going to actually tell you what our son’s schedule was and why it was. When our son was a newborn to two months old, we had a general schedule that was loosely [...]
Book review: “All We Ever Wanted”
Ever heard that phrase, "If you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all?" I have said this to myself over and over when considering writing a book review for Emily Giffin's latest, "All We Ever Wanted." I really don't think I should write this. BUT .... I've had so many of you [...]
Driving in Italy – A Crash Course
I don't pretend to be an expert in the ways of the Italian autostrade. Truthfully, I have never driven in Italy myself .... that should tell you something. I've always sacrificed my daring husband or paid someone else to do the driving for us. But in my many days of being co-captain, I'd like to [...]
European Travel …. While Pregnant
Every year, my family and I try to have a Christ While I didn't find much with regard to pregnancy travel, I learned by experience that there are a few things to keep in mind, allow me to share! 1. Wear Comfortable Shoes This goes without saying. But if you're into looking the part (i.e. [...]
“The Perfect Couple” is the perfect beach read
It all starts with a murder on the eve of Nantucket's biggest society wedding. The bride, who is mysteriously walking the shore in the wee hours of the morning, finds her very best friend - her maid of honor - lifeless and floating in the cold morning waters. The investigation begins at the Winbury estate, [...]
We don’t do “Moms on Call” and we don’t hate it, either.
Hey mamas! Have you heard about the popular book series,"Moms on Call"? It's written by former nurses that are local here in Georgia and offers valuable first aid tips to new parents. I've had many inquiries, after blogging about Dr. Harvey Karp and his sleep protocols, on whether or not I follow the "Moms on [...]
Sailing into Month Three
My darling Pierce, You are three months old today. I've seen you grow so much in such a short amount of time. Sometimes, I think you are well beyond your months. You are such a fine boy, a sweet son and you love many things. You love people and social interaction. You remind me so [...]