”In keeping with the tradition when I started this blog, here is a year’s worth of my children’s ”ism’s,” funny times and more.
The three Wisemen brought gold and Frankenstein right Mom?”
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Year: 2019
My List of Favorite Books I Read in 2019
“2019 is coming to a close and I read some awesome books this year that I want to share with you. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and get comfortable and browse my best reads for this year.”
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Finding the Miracle
“I truly do believe in miracles and that we should expect them and strive for them more than we do. I believe that God can heal anyone or do anything he wants. Am I not good enough to have my prayers answered? Do I doubt too much?”
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Time Out: It’s Not Just For Kids
“Time out has been used as a tool by parents for what seems like forever. Giving a child a few minutes to calm down, reflect on the situation and be ready to try again is something most of us can agree on.
But do you take the time to calm down and reflect too?”
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Reacting to The News That Your Child Has Special Needs
If there is one thing I have found in this special needs parenting journey, is that no two parents will react to the news in the same way.”
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It’s Cold And Yucky Out: What Can You Do With Kids?
“We lived for 7 years in Alaska. Our kids were ages three and one and a half when we moved there. It was cold and dark during those winters and that first year we were in a very small apartment. What to do when you’re stuck inside with two small children?” Read more. . .
Dear Medical Professionals
“Yes, it’s almost like we are asking you to be God. But you don’t have all the answers, and can’t preform all the miracles.”
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Christmas In The Air? Time For A Tree?
My Christmas tree is never picture perfect. But then, I never want it to be. I don’t want a designer tree that sits there and screams perfection. Read more. . .
Military Homecoming videos
“Military homecoming videos are all over the internet. With the holidays coming they seem to explode in number. The videos are beautiful, heart-warming, and I can’t watch them.”
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Mental Illness Ebbs and Flows
“Last year, I was writing about what a wonderful healthy place I was in with my mental health. I still remember the joy of it and feeling like I had really found myself.
This year has brought amazing blessings. Many of which I have prayed for years for. But it has also brought a difficult struggle with my mental health.”
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