It’s at that point in August where the school letters are rolling in, & summer is fading fast. I’m trying to stay in denial, but the fact is….…
I was in grade school when my dad got a new job and we moved. I don’t remember if it was sudden or planned for a long time.…
When Anouk was a newborn, I was running on fumes. Literally. I wasn’t able to drink coffee for the first time since I was about 15 years old,…
When a child is placed with a foster or adoptive family there is usually great rejoicing on the part of the family receiving the child but what we…
I thought I had gotten rid of all of his-and our- Christmas ornaments. While listening to what should have been upbeat holiday music on Pandora, however, Canon in…
I’m about to get all controversial on y’all. I saw this quote on Instagram not too long ago and I chuckled and thought, “yep, that is so me”.…
Let me explain. Recently, my 16-month-old daughter has taken up the habit of crawling up on my chest to sleep–something she hasn’t done since she was about 4…
I have been away from blogging and social media (mostly) for about a month now. And with good reason. We have a new addition to my brother’s family…
The foods kids eat contribute substantially to their moods and energy levels, with veggies playing a starring role. Making the most of them, however, also means understanding what…
We spend what can seem like an eternity, urging our little one to roll over, push themselves ups and then crawl. Then the days of them moving, crawling,…