One of the most difficult parts of the special needs journey is grieving the life you thought you would have. And that grief isn't a one time thing. It can hit you at the most random times. As parents, we all have dreams for our kids. We imagine what it will be like watching them play sports. We can't wait to take them to Disney World. We daydream about what they'll be when they grow up. But life doesn't go as planned after a diagnosis. There's a lot of normal things we don't get to Continue Reading
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Jennifer Reads {October 2021}
October is a good month for reading thrillers and that's exactly what I did this month! I enjoyed reading on my porch swing, soaking up the perfect fall weather that finally found its way to Oklahoma. This months reads were a little more on the heavy side, but next month I'll start reading my (very big) stack of holiday books, which are light, fun and just make me super happy! If you're looking for a good fall read, you should definitely check out these titles... Not a Happy Family by Continue Reading
What’s Up Wednesday {January 2017}
It's time for the first "What's Up Wednesday" of 2017! 1. What We're Eating This Week... We started the new year determined we were going to cut back on eating out. You guys, we were eating out WAY too much. Not only is that bad for our waistline, but we were spending a ridiculous amount of money. The truth is, I'm not a fan of cooking. I want simple meals that don't take a lot of time. This week we're eating a go-to meal that never disappoints. My super easy Chicken Continue Reading
Six Things I Learned in December
Honesty Brings Healing I was feeling all sorts of blue last week. I decided to write because writing always helps chase the blues away. I wrote this post and almost didn't hit publish. Honestly, it was sort of depressing to read. But I'm super glad I was brave enough to post that list of Christmas confessions. I received a lot of positive feedback from people who took the time to read it! The holidays are hard. They aren't always jolly. Sharing those confessions opened up lines of communication Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {12.16.16}
My list of favorites just kept growing this week! There were so many good moments and fun finds! After a whirlwind weekend last week, we are looking forward to relaxing and staying bundled up at home. We are in for some crazy cold weather (windchills below zero) and there's a chance for snow! There will be potato soup in the Crockpot and plenty of games, movies and Christmas cookie making. Let the weekend begin!!! Fifth Birthdays We celebrated with family and friends last weekend with a Continue Reading