I’ve been thinking about a kids mailbox project for quite some time. Remember how much fun it was to receive mail as a kid? It’s still fun as an adult…when it’s fun mail. Though if you’re like me, most of your mail is bills and junk. Yuck! For this project I wanted a personalized mailbox to hang outside of their bedroom door. … Read More
The Little Boy Who Lost His Name – Book Review
I am in love with “The Little Boy Who Lost His Name”! This adorable, personalized book was given to the girls as a gift after Cameron died. It is not your traditional bereavement gift, which made me love it even more. But it fit perfectly! The story is a about a little boy who wakes up one morning to discover his … Read More
Good Days Have Consequences with Grief
I often hear the word strong. They make it sound like I have this amazing strength inside me to keep living. It’s not true. My actions don’t come from a place of strength. They come from a place where no other options exist. Life continues on and if you don’t keep up, you will drown. It’s like the movie Ground … Read More
Feeding Baby Food – Our Transition
Feeding baby food is a big deal. For most Mom’s there is a lot of thought that goes into the food you choose, the schedule you follow, and the age you begin. Do I make my own? How much do I feed them? How often? There are so many questions! With each of my kids, I started cereal between 3-4 months. … Read More
Disney Princess Identification
Melia (4): Mom, which Disney princess has brown hair and wears that pretty dress? Me: I don’t know who you’re talking about. What happens in the movie? Melia: Well the princess likes that boy and wants to marry him. Remember? **Way to narrow it down for me Melia. You just described almost every Disney princess movie that exists.
Behind The Blog – Get To Know Me
The purpose of this post is to spice things up a bit. The blog is growing and I figured this will give people a chance to get to know me a little better. I thought it might be a good change of pace. Lighten the tone and have a little fun. My family (October 2015): Game of 25 Questions … Read More
Baking Revelations
Making chocolate chip cookies, Melia (4) leaned over to smell the dough, “It smells just like hand sanitizer”. I promise they didn’t taste like that.
DIY Jewelry Box
I love thrift store shopping! It’s especially fun when I can turn my finds into a project. This project was inspired by my niece, Olivia. During one of her visits, we did some thrift store shopping. She surprised me by making me a DIY jewelry box. I loved it so much, we just made one for Melia (4). I bought some … Read More
Talking To Children About Death – My Experience
I never set out to discuss death with my children. It just sort of happened. It’s not a topic most parents touch until absolutely necessary. Even in those moments they struggle with what to say. For us, it was different. I’ve always thought it was ironic that Cameron and I spent so much time talking about it. In some weird way, I … Read More
My Grieving Process – No Road Maps or Expectations
What I’ve learned since Cameron died is that most people look to books to help them define life. I can’t tell you how many people sent books, suggested books, or referenced books. Not to offend any of those people, but I made a personal decision that I wasn’t going to read any books. At least not right now. I feel my … Read More