I witnessed a miracle this morning, snack dab in the middle of my kitchen. Markers littered the table and a I watched my little boy write his name for the very first time. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most people; but it's kind of a big deal to us. Children with Dyspraxia struggle with fine motor skills. For Jackson, holding a pencil and tracing letters is very difficult. He's worked hard and made a lot of progress with occupational therapy, but it's still something I Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Adore}
Confession: I've been a Grinch the past few days. The list of Christmas fun hanging on the fridge has been left unchecked. I'm several days behind on my Advent reading. I've just bitten off more than I can chew this season. I'm looking forward to December 25th - or maybe January 1st. My attitude stinks and nothing seems very magical in these days leading up to Christmas. But this morning as I wrapped a special gift I got choked up. I saw past the stress and craziness of the past few Continue Reading
Trucks, Tantrums & Trusting Him {Five Minute Friday: Because}
Because maybe you're a mama who could use a little encouragement today. Maybe you aren’t quite sure what you've gotten yourself into. For a limited time, my ebook Trucks, Tantrums & Trusting Him: Confessions of a Boy Mom is on sale for 99 cents on Amazon. But Don’t let the title fool you. This book isn’t just for boy moms, but for any mama who’s heart is weary. For the one who needs to be reminded that there’s magic hidden in the mundane of motherhood. This book is a reminder Continue Reading
Dear Weary and Burdened Mama {Five Minute Friday: Hold}
Dear Weary and Burdened Mama: You have to let go of the expectations. The unrealistic ones you have for yourself. Those of the little boy frustrated in the timeout chair. Holding on to the expectations will strangle you. So what if the nursery worker stares in judgement. Ignore the hurtful comment falling from her lips. She doesn't know the challenges you're facing. She only sees what she wants to - a difficult toddler. That is her issue, not yours. Release your hold on Continue Reading
When You Adopt A Child… {Five Minute Friday: Ready}
This has been a difficult week in my mama book and not because of anything that Jackson has done. Many people, even friends and family, don't understand that adoption comes with it's own set of challenges and fears - even when you adopt a child at birth. This week I learned a valuable lesson after the preschool director chose to go behind our back to discuss our difficult son with his teacher from last year (who no longer works there). I was outraged. My heart broke for my Continue Reading