Lauren's Law

Recently, we celebrated my daughter, Charlotte’s second birthday. And, while it was four days of festivities (that lucky toddler!), I couldn’t help reflecting upon how different it was from her first birthday. Looking back on June 2019, those non-pandemic days were still crazy. I had a work conference and bachelorette party the week before Charlotte’sContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: Birthday Edition"

As an Annapolis resident, I’m afraid to admit this. I haven’t always been an animal person. I’m told that I was fond of our family Lizard, Sammy. In fact, my middle name used to be Elizabeth, so it’s likely how my childhood nickname of Lizard came to be. Later, when I was in fourth grade, itContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: Animal Tales"

While everyone around the world is bragging about their organized closets, my toddler is ransacking every single closet in our home. My husband, Scott, and I have both been working from home without childcare for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s one word to describe our status. Bananas. Our life is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Thankfully, myContinue reading "This Life is Bananas"

With everything going on in the world today ––I’m looking at you Coronavirus (COVID-19) ––it’s been tougher to find my usual humor in life. However, there’s never been a greater need to do just that. For the past several months, my husband and I have been in search of a single family home with hopesContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: Home Edition"

We all know the obnoxious retort after a poorly told story: “And then you found $1,000.” What about when you start a story with that retort… and it’s true? It was spring of 2011, and the night began with my sister, Kristen and myself as two crazy girls about town in Canton. By crazy, IContinue reading "Lauren’s Law: When Life Gives You a Grand"

Whenever I need a giggle, I know where to go. It’s my iPhone Notes app. I flip through my current 56 notes and find my “Lauren’s Law” note. What’s held me back from writing more frequently is that so many of my best Lauren’s Law stories are short, quick laughs. So, without further ado, I’llContinue reading "Lauren’s Law Snippets"

One time I drove from DC to Baltimore and ended up back in DC. Just in time for rush hour. That beltway really is a loop, huh? To say I lack a keen sense of direction is an understatement. Sure, I’ve notoriously gotten lost while driving over the years, but it’s bigger than that. SometimesContinue reading "A Unique Sense Of Direction"

As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, it makes me think of all the poor families traveling with a baby for the first time. Let’s just say, long gone are the days of a small suitcase and purse for a quick getaway. Even a short trip with a baby can mean a lot of well – baggage!Continue reading "TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH A BABY"

The irony of my blog’s name or the title of this blog is not lost on my semi-recent visit to the Annapolis District Court. No, I’m not a lawyer, and I’m not here to offer legal advice. I know where your mind is headed next: is Lauren in legal trouble? Also, no. Almost a yearContinue reading "LAUREN GOES TO COURT"

For me, 2018 is the year of the baby. Yes, I had my first child but four of my best friends/bridesmaids would also get pregnant. Three of these friends will be welcoming their first child, one of which is due tomorrow via scheduled C section. Nothing like a deadline to get a new mom writingContinue reading "Things I Wish I Knew Before I had a Baby"