Look up parental affection and you will see study after study citing it’s importance. It is proven to have a direct positive impact on the emotional, social, and physical development of children. Therefore, it’s not a stretch to say it is a requirement when trying to successfully raise well-adjusted children. So why are people so judgmental about it? Yesterday, actress Hilary … Read More
Why It Is So Important To Have Mom In The Picture
Mom in the picture has become my mission. When my kids were little, I always did my best to make sure we were taking lots of pictures. I wanted to document as much as I could. Those pictures helped family that lived across the country watch my babies grow. Every now and again I would realize we had lost focus. … Read More
Why We Created A Safe Word
As we exit the store, my eyes begin constantly scanning. I’m looking for cars driving by. Reverse lights coming on as someone prepares to back out of a parking space. People lingering. Who am I parked beside? Is there anyone sitting in the car? Trying to anticipate everything. My daughter walks beside me. She pauses to look both ways as we … Read More
11 Crazy Things I Do As A Bereaved Mother
Becoming a bereaved mother, my life has changed in ways I never expected. I’m not stating the obvious here. Yes, my life has been turned upside down since my son died. This is more behavior based. It’s quite possible these behaviors I’ve picked up are survival mechanisms. I can tell you I am on the journey of a lifetime related to … Read More
Holiday Preparation Made Easy + Homemade Caramels & Sweet Spicy Nuts Recipes
The holidays are fast approaching. It’s that time of year when we are pulled in a million different directions. The calendar is packed full of celebrations, dinners, and other festivities. Stress runs high. There is just so much to do before we can relax and enjoy the season. Each year we find ourselves searching for last minute hostess gifts, items … Read More
You Are Not A Failure & How To Stop Feeling Like One
Lately I’ve had a lot of moments where I feel like I’m a failure. Maybe failure is too strong a word. More like moments of extreme stress and frustration. It has made me feel like I’m struggling to keep up. Unable to get anything done. Swirling in a chaos I can’t control. Feeling like a failure. We all know the … Read More
8 Balloons Found from Cameron’s 8th Birthday Memorial Launch
September 30th would have been Cameron’s 8th birthday. It was our first without him here. To celebrate, family and friends all over participated in their own balloon launches very similar to the one we did at his memorial last December. We were inundated with photos and videos of people sending balloons up to Cameron in heaven. I know he was enjoying the … Read More
Link Between Baby’s First Words & Personality? – I Have A Theory
I have this theory about a baby’s first words. It came to me recently as I recounted the first words of each of my 3 children. It struck me that the words seemed to match their personality, even as they got older. I’m wondering if others have noticed the same thing. Pay attention as I’m sure this will end up … Read More
Easy Lemon Pie – Less Than 10 Minutes To Prep
Easy lemon pie. It’s a recipe we have been making for years! It is always on our holiday rotation. Whenever we want a lemon pie without all of the hassle, this is it! It’s so simple and tastes so good. What you will need: 1 graham cracker crumb crust 2 – 14 ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup of … Read More
Expectations Are Crap! Find Your Happy
Expectations seem to start the moment you are born. You’re expected to meet milestones. Smile. Roll. Crawl. Walk. Eat and drink on your own. The list goes on. These expectations continue to follow you through school. Good grades. Good behavior. Participate. Learn. Grow. Then the big one, move out. This means you are expected to either get a job or … Read More