A few weeks ago, we finally received our Letter Seeking Confirmation (also known as a Letter of Approval) for our sweet girl. This is China’s official letter approving us to adopt our daughter. This one simple piece of paper determines that she will no longer be an orphan. Physically checking “YES”, that we 100% accepted her… [Read More]
Why We Chose a Balance Bike for Our Preschooler
Disclaimer: I paid full price for the product mentioned in this review however I have included (*) affiliate links. All funds raised through Amazon links help support our adoption. My little guy turned 3 a couple of weeks ago and I knew that I wanted to get him a bike. He loves taking rides in… [Read More]
Deafness: Where are the 90%?
Shortly after Nyle Demarco won the coveted mirror ball a NY Times post entitled Parents of Deaf Children, Stuck in the Middle of an Argument began making the rounds on Facebook. There was a beautiful picture of Nyle DiMarco and Peta as click bait for the reader but it wasn’t an article applauding Nyle’s accomplishment, no, it was another article bemoaning… [Read More]
Hail Merry: Organic, GF, Paleo Friendly Merry Bites Snacks #MomsMeet
Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own. Nothing is more difficult than trying to find… [Read More]
Adoption: Support Us by Buying a Script China Shirt #SomnitzAdoption #OneLess
As our shoe drive quickly comes to a close, we are starting a new fundraising campaign today. We are selling these beautiful “script” China t-shirts. Being avid Buckeye fans, it just seemed a natural fit for to combine our OSU spirit with our love for country that will be blessing Based on the popular “home”… [Read More]
Book Praise: Wise Guys by Kent Evans #WiseGuys #FlyBy
When I got the request to review the book Wise Guys by Kent Evans, I almost passed it up. I mean what do I, a woman and a Mom need to read a book about men for? Then I realized that I am raising young men and more importantly that I have a husband… [Read More]
Disney Movie Praise: Alice Through the Looking Glass
This past Monday night, the kids and I once again were treated to a preview of the newest Disney movie, Alice Through the Looking Glass. Being a sequel, I don’t think I had the same level of excitement that I normally do for a Disney movie and I wasn’t exactly swayed by the trailers. Of… [Read More]
The Mom (of three kids) Parking Spot
Yesterday I met a friend at the movies. I had followed her from a restaurant and she waved me into a spot next to her. When I first pulled in I quickly noticed that there was a parking sign clearly marking this spot as “Senior Parking.” Now, I am old but I am not that… [Read More]
10 Things My Best Friend’s Death Taught Me (20 Years Later)
Twenty years ago tonight, one of my very best friends was killed by a drunk driver. It was the single most life changing event that I had experienced in my brief 21 years on the planet and has continued to impact the trajectory of my life ever since. Her brilliant short life and her untimely death held many lessons… [Read More]
Mother’s Day, Both Bitter & Sweet
This mother’s day has been so deeply contradictory. It has been both amazingly joyful and breathtakingly sad. I have struggled with missing my mother and and simultaneously celebrating being a mom. Missing a daughter I have not yet met and praying for a mother that gave the ultimate sacrifice for her child. It’s like a… [Read More]