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Not to brag, but when I married Paul I totally cashed in on the familial lottery. I gained seven delightful siblings (and their equally wonderful spouses and kids). Paul's parents aren't too shabby, either (joking! They're incredible and I love them.) My mother and father-in-law are so lovely and so generous, in fact, that they organized a Coleman vacation in Florida a few weeks ago. Most of us live in places with rough winters (Buffalo, Philly, Wisconsin...), so wearing a bathing suit in February felt like an absolute TRIUMPH. Paul's family is scattered across the map. It's a big deal when they get together. I love being a part of that. I love that Ingrid will grow up being a part of that. Family is where it's at.  Rockin' the pineapple print with plaid. Paul - you, sir, are a legend. "Smile for the camera, Ingrid!" "What mastectomy?" - Inordinately pleased to have found a bathing suit that works!  

�Without the dark there isn�t light. Without the pain there is no relief. And I remind myself that I�m lucky to be able to feel such great sorrow, and also such great happiness. I can grab on to each moment of joy and live in those moments because I have seen the bright contrast from dark to light and back again. I am privileged to be able to recognize that the sound of laughter is a blessing and a song, and to realize that the bright hours spent with my family and friends are extraordinary treasures to be saved, because those same moments are a medicine, a balm. Those moments are a promise that life is worth fighting for, and that promise is what pulls me through when depression distorts reality and tries to convince me otherwise.�    - Jenny Lawson : author, blogger, mental illness sufferer, lovable oddball *** A year ago today I got probably the least fun phone call ever from my Ob/Gyn . I knew what was coming, and I thought I was prepared to hear it. But like who�s ok with...