Fear overwhelmed my body and mind as I thought about leaving Isabelle. The church nursery had always been such a wonderful, welcoming place. Suddenly it seemed fraught with danger and disaster. What changed? Food allergies! Food allergies and intolerances sure … Continue reading →
As I sat down and fastened my seat belt I could tell the older woman seated next to me wanted to chat. Normally I would have been all over that because I loved getting to know people. This time I … Continue reading →
Years ago someone tried to teach me to juggle. I’m just about the least coordinated person on earth so I was completely overwhelmed. I couldn’t keep those balls in the air for longer than it took them to hit the … Continue reading →
If you’re just starting your journey with special needs homeschooling, you may be wondering what to expect from therapy. Here’s what it’s really like to have a kid working with a bunch of therapists. Speech therapist: “This week I want … Continue reading →
I can’t tell you how many times over the last year I have sobbed myself to sleep while considering putting my kids in public school. I didn’t want to, but I had no choice. Life with a chronic illness left … Continue reading →
Raise your hand if you’re so stubborn that you’ve prioritized healthy eating over your actual health and well-being. *sheepishly raising my own hand* Okay, now raise your hand if you’ve made yourself feel sick and exhausted by eating only junk … Continue reading →
“For the love of Pete! Did I REALLY just try to put the jar of peanut butter in the sink and my spoon in the pantry!?!” Yeah. I did. This was an actual moment from my life last week. Can … Continue reading →
Fireworks, block parties, and BBQs. That’s what 4th of July is about, right? Wrong? Those are all fun ways we celebrate the holiday, but it is about so much more. At its heart, 4th of July is about choosing freedom … Continue reading →
Toddler down for a nap, big kids occupied with iPad, and peace at last! When quiet time rolls around I often just want to ‘check out’ for a bit! That means watching shows that don’t exactly require a lot of … Continue reading →
*Angrily dumping bowl of failed pudding attempt down the sink.* “That’s it! I give up! I am NEVER going to make this lemon pudding recipe work!” Well, that wasn’t exactly me ‘fearlessly embracing the challenges of motherhood’, was it? My Dirty … Continue reading →
