Author Archives: anyavasquez

Cow, Part 1: Breast is Best, Yo

Posted on February 24, 2010 by anyavasquez

Before I was even pregnant, I was quite snotty about formula. Even if I never actually voiced this opinion to my friends who had recently become mothers, I really looked down on anyone who would chose that gross and unnatural … Continue reading →

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These Shoes Rule! These Shoes Suck!

Posted on February 21, 2010 by anyavasquez

I love shoes. Pumps, strappy sandals, sky-high stilettos, funky boots, cute flats – I love them all, and pride myself on my vast shoe collection. Before I had kids, one of my favorite parts of the day was getting dressed … Continue reading →

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Hello, my name is Anya, and I’m a control freak.

Posted on February 20, 2010 by anyavasquez

Motherhood has reformed me. I used to be your typical Type A, controlling, neurotic nightmare. I’ve never actually said “my way or the highway” to anyone, but that phrase pretty much sums it up. What makes matters worse, of course, … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Those Who Have Never Been There (by my husband)

Posted on February 9, 2010 by anyavasquez

Roses are red Violets are blue You don’t have kids So f*** you.

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An Ode to Those Who Have Never Been There

Posted on February 9, 2010 by anyavasquez

Awake at 11 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 8 Foggy brain / Zombie state / Forcing eyes to stay wide open Hard to follow conversations / What was I saying? / No she is not / sleeping yet … Continue reading →

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