1. Tuesdays Won't be the Same We have been blessed to be part of an equine therapy program since August. Unfortunately, the program closed it's doors this month and Jackson took his final ride. There was nothing better than seeing Jackson on top of a horse. I will never forget his first session. He hopped on the horse without an ounce of fear and said the word orange for the first time. From that day on he could say every single one of his colors. He was super excited to receive a trophy Continue Reading
Kicking Off Summer { And A Bucket List }
Yesterday was Jackson's last day of school and the temperatures were a sure sign of what summer will be like in Oklahoma. Hot and sticky! We celebrated the last day of school with 50 cent corn dogs from Sonic (that Jackson didn't eat). A nap was not happening when there was a water hose and sunshine waiting outside. Jackson officially kicked off summer with mud puddles, popsicles and a much-needed haircut! Can I just say how happy I am that it's summer? Hair cuts are a breeze when I can Continue Reading
What This Mama Learned From PreK-3
In August I wrote a letter to his teacher. I gave her a glimpse into our world of Apraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder. I asked her to look passed the limited words and rough behaviors, to the amazing, joyful, school-loving kid that I call my son. I had no idea that letter would mark the beginning of a long year of advocating for him. There have been many words written and spoken between myself and school administrators to ensure Jackson received the services he needed to succeed in the Continue Reading
10 Things I’m Telling Myself As I Sweat
If you read my post from Monday you know I've got body issues. What woman doesn't, right? We live in a world that says you have to be skinny to be loved. I scroll through my Facebook feed and all I see are posts about the latest exercise fad and the tasty shakes promising to rid you of those unwanted pounds. I have a love-hate relationship with my hips. I have a love-hate relationship with exercise. I have an addiction to Dr Pepper. I have a tendency to get really down when the Continue Reading
When Lies Threaten Your Worth
This weekend I felt defeated. Lies got tangled in my thoughts. I entertained them and was left feeling anything but stellar. We walked into church Sunday and the preacher's words (truth) replaced the lies that had taunted me most of Saturday. He said, your identity is never in who you are - a title, what you do - but in whose you are!!! I spent most of Saturday believing that in order to really matter I had to be a skinny, successful writer. I believed: My Worth Is Measured By My Continue Reading