Reality? Check.

Before we tromp any further into Blogland, here's another reminder that blogs are groomed beasts and that even people trying to present an honest slice of life (without being TOO honest, if you catch my drift) often fail miserably.  Whenever things on here look too pretty, remember that most of the time, things look like this, instead-- double chin, laundry, sleepy bathrobe mama, and lots more besides.