Parenting After the Loss of a Child

I’ve had so many bereaved parents tell me it was their other children that helped them through. Gave them a reason to get out of bed every day. Helped them move forward and live again. I get it. My girls are the only reason I get out of bed. Though at this stage, I feel as if I’m just existing. Going through … Read More

Gift Ideas for Mom – Featured on The Gift Monk

Have you heard of GiftMonk.com? It’s this great website that compiles gift ideas for everyone in your life. They recently contacted me to contribute to a list of the best gift ideas for moms…selected by moms. I immediately rattled off my list in my mind. All things that are personalized and speak directly to the heart. Thought I would share … Read More

Our “New” Normal

I hate our new normal. HATE it! I’m told that will never change. Right now I believe them. Don’t get me wrong, none of this changes my love for my husband and the girls. It also doesn’t mean that I won’t continue putting one foot in front of the other and living. The first couple of days were the worst. … Read More

Cameron’s Secret Voice Recordings

Tonight as Melia was playing with Cameron’s 3DS it hit me, Cameron had voice recordings on it! He made a big deal out of recording a special song. It was a secret. He didn’t want us to hear it until it was done. One night he played it for me, which was the only reason I knew it was on there. David had … Read More

Overwhelming Thank You

When I wrote the blog post telling our story of losing Cameron, it was cathartic. Taking the video that plays in my mind over and over again and putting it into words (minus some details). It felt good, though I’m completely numb and not sure my emotions have caught up to reality. As people started reading it, I was flooded … Read More

Losing a Child – Our Story

My son went to bed a normal boy. Excited that Santa was on his way. Hopeful that in the morning, he would find everything he wanted under the tree. He would have! I never would have guessed that 2 hours later, when he woke up sick, it would be the start of my worst nightmare. Every waking moment I replay … Read More

Save Money – Get the Latest Deals – Dealspotr

I was pretty proud of myself this year for doing the majority of my Christmas shopping online. With so many of my gifts being mailed across the country, it just made sense to buy online when retailers were offering free shipping. On top of that, we’ve realized that we can usually get much better deals versus shopping in the stores. So … Read More

Enough Is Enough – When Christmas Becomes too Much

This morning I realized there were only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! Not sure how it sneaks up, but every  year seems to be the same routine. Maybe I just need to give in and change my middle name to Procrastinate. Regardless, I got a free afternoon out! Since those rarely happen, I was excited. That is until I started shopping. … Read More

Conversations Overheard…

While helping each other clean up: Melia (4): Look at this heart I made. It means I love you. Cameron (7): I love you, too, Melia. Melts a Mama’s heart. Why can’t they always be this nice to each other?