I wasn’t planning on writing this today but as I have milled around my house, this post has brewed in my heart and mind. I am not sure what it was about this week but there was a lot of Facebook clamor about co-sleeping, the “cry it out” (CIO) method and attachment parenting. One blogger… [Read More]
Imperfectly Perfect {Part 1}
As I laid on the table, numb from the waist down, staring at the blue sheet blocking the view of the surgery. My doctor was giving me a play by play count of what was happening and then like magic he appeard. Covered in baby butter and as pink as can be. A quiet cry filled the… [Read More]
Deaf Awareness Month: My Friend Lisa Shares About Being Deaf
I** have been trying to remember how long I have known Lisa but I am not exactly sure. We met when I was an interpreter at a mental healthy facility and she was there completing her College internship. Lisa is super tenacious and fun. She is an amazing athlete having completed multiple marathons and fantastic mother…. [Read More]
Modesty, Self Image and Independence
I have been trying to come up with a title for this post that won’t cause all the creeps in the world to find their way to my blog. So if you are one of those creepy people, you can leave now. Nothing here to see. What I really wanted to entitle this post is… [Read More]
Emeals – Food, Family & Football (Giveaway)
Well, the Back to School rush is over and I am officially back at to work after my maternity leave. Besides having to get up at 5:30 in the morning to make sure I have 3 kids to three different locations by the time I clock in at 8:30, I also have to make sure… [Read More]
A Generation of Sweetness
Growing up, I was blessed to have a wonderful relationship with my grandmother. There were so many wonderful memories we shared and it has always made me a little sad that she was not able to be around to really get to know my children. Fortunately, my husband’s grandmother is still alive and it has… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: The Blessings Jar (Children’s Book)
After 19 straight days of rain, a slightly boring summer due to the new baby and limited play dates, we have definitely have had our share of disappointing days. I have had a grumpy Lulu on my hands several times because I had to take care of the baby and I wasn’t available to take… [Read More]
Eph’s Last Day of School
Its been a couple of weeks, but Eph celebrated his last day of 2nd grade! We have a tradition of taking a first day and last day of school picture. I love being able to compare the two and see how much my little guy has changed in the past 10 months. You can see… [Read More]
Not My Only Little Man Anymore
When I became pregnant with my first child, I desperately wanted a boy. I have always had a very difficult relationship with my mother and was fearful of what kind of mother I would be to a little girl. I was desperately scared to bring a daughter into the world and I am certain that if the doctor had announced… [Read More]
Bribing, Peer Pressure & Coercion: Parenting Failure or Parenting Blessing
I don’t claim to be the world’s best mother. I have a tendency to lose my temper a little to often. Fast food is occasionally on the menu. My son doesn’t always read the allotted 15 minutes per day and I can’t say that either of them brush their teeth twice a day everyday. I… [Read More]