Jackson hasn't touched a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in over a week. This is the kid who ate them every. single. day. for about two years! I wrote a little bit about my food concerns earlier this week. You can read all about that here. The big question I've asked myself this week is, Should we look into food therapy? We had an appointment with Jackson's developmental pediatrician Thursday. I shared my concerns about Jackson's very picky eating habits and his sudden dislike of Continue Reading
What If He Won’t Eat the PB&J
I've been making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches daily for at least two years. I'm serious. The sandwiches have been our saving grace. There are some days Jackson eats one for lunch and dinner. I've often complained about having to make another PB&J. Today I'm wishing I would have kept my mouth shut. PB&J is pretty much the only thing Jackson eats consistently and he hasn't touched his sandwich the past few days. Maybe he's just burnt out. I'd totally understand Continue Reading
Six Things I Learned in April
It's been quite around here this month. I had every intention to write and a blog calendar filled with ideas, but it just didn't happen. I blame it on our move. Between trying to settle in to our new home and doing a lot more driving to and from school/appointments there just aren't enough hours in the day. It's taken some time to get adjusted to our new schedule. But this little break made me realize something... There Will Be Plenty of Time to Blog Jackson starts kindergarten in August Continue Reading
Lessons Through Suffering
There's a verse I love that sheds light on suffering and promises it won't be wasted. Romans 5:3-4 says: Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character hope. I'm hesitant to use the word suffering to describe our special needs journey. Yes, sometimes the insurance denials, challenging behaviors and loneliness feel pretty hard, but that seems like small potatoes when there are people dying for Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In March
I'm Starting to Like My 35 Year Old Body More than My 20 Year Old One (I think) As I've packed up our house the past few weeks, I've taken the time to look through the copious amount of scrapbooks lining our closet shelves. As I looked at photos of myself from high school and college I realized I don't really want that skinny body back. Sure, I'd love for my summer shorts to fit. Yes, I need to lose a few pounds, but I'm actually a little turned off by how skinny I was. It wasn't exactly Continue Reading