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Although it doesn’t look like it, Jackson was absolutely thrilled for his first day back-to-school. For me, it was a very emotional day, for several reasons. At the end of last school year I made the decision during his ARD meeting (a meeting where special needs teachers meet with parents to discuss a students progress and make plans for the future) that he would not be attending ESY (Extended School Year) this summer. I made this decision based on the {Read More}
It’s always been said that baby’s run on their own time, so for an expectant mother eagerly awaiting their newborns arrival, the excitement of waiting and guessing for labor needs an outlet. The best an expectant mother can do is to keep her home and body prepared so that when the baby finally makes his/her debut, mom can go into the delivery room relaxed and ready. When it comes to making preparations, it’s a good idea to start with the {Read More}
Hi everyone, I have been VERY ill over the last week or so and am obviously behind on many things, including posting here. I’m hoping to get rest and recover over the weekend, so things will get back to normal next week. I’m excited to announce that coming soon to LLF will be a great month long “Feather Your Nest” Baby Shower Event in honor of my friend Rachel (expecting her first baby in May) which will feature reviews & {Read More}
Having a sick child is hard…even if it’s just a cold or the flu…working to get your little one better can be exhausting and do a number on your nerves. And as a parent, that’s how it’s supposed to be. You worry and hope and pray and give medicine at 2 in the morning until they are better because it’s what’s in your heart. My friends have often remarked about my good composure as a mother. When I have admitted {Read More}
This past Saturday Jackson and I went to the park. After a LONG week of ER visits, dehydration, and high fever his relentless virus finally seemed to let up enough so that we could get out of the house. And gosh was I glad. It’s been gray and nasty here for several weeks and it’s really starting to weigh on my heart. Add in worry about a VERY sick 4 year old and you get one frazzled mama. The kind {Read More}
We went to the Children’s Museum of Houston this past weekend and Jackson had a blast. The last time we went was January of 2010 and Jackson looked like this: I’m only slightly weepy that he is a whole head taller now (sniff,sniff). The progress Jackson has made in the last year with his development is astounding. Showing off his planking skills. I am so pleased with the Early Child Autism Program he is attending here in the school district….every {Read More}
Looking at him makes me so filled with joy I almost can’t breathe. I love him more with each passing day, and just when I think there is not a single crevice left for love to fill up inside my soul…more room is made, and he wraps himself around my finger just a little tighter. Motherhood is the best job I’ve ever had.
Morning Mushrooms. Shot with Instagram after the rain last week. Since I became a mom it has become increasingly hard to remeber to focus on myself and what I need from time to time. I’m always thinking about Jackson and his Autism and what we need to do next for him…and I always (willingly) take a back seat to all that because I genuinely want the best for him. Well, all my self-neglect finally caught up with me when I found {Read More}
Which would be fine except that the other day he used the barstools to climb up onto the bar in the kitchen while I was in the bathroom…..and when I came out, this is what I found. A baby on the counter and my Scentsy warmer wax spilled all over. The good news is it wasn’t as bad to clean up as I thought it would be. I just let the wax harden again and then scraped it off the {Read More}
Then. Now. The time I mean….where does it go? He will be 4 in August. Wow.
