It’s a pretty simple thought. Each one of us makes choices in life based on our own personal experiences. I know this to be especially true… Holding my stillborn child in the palm of my hand, watching my medically fragile child flatline in front of me 3 times and cuddling in bed with my mom …
Mom’s love is with you as you start back at school, Once you walk off, mommy might cry like a fool. Hugs might be extended when it’s time for goodbye, But I know to let go, it’s time for you to fly. Mom’s love is with you when your teacher asks “Please stand up …
We planned to name him Scotland. Even though I had never been to this country, my Scotch Irish heritage drew me to this name. We’d call him “Scotty” for short. “Barbara, Tommy & Scotty, how cute is that?” I thought. That was until the ultrasound screen which once fluttered like a butterfly was now still. …
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I’ve yet to even start my youngest child’s baby book BUT I did manage to do this every year on her birthday! (thank you pinterest for the idea) And well I must say, it’s the sweetest thing ever! Every Birthday since the day she was born, I’ve done a picture within a picture… birth day, 1st Birthday, …
Woke up to this little one in bed with me rocking her big sister’s World Peace Please shirt as pajamas… hair a mess, sprawled out like a starfish in my bed sleeping like an angel. Daddy rocked bedtime last night while I worked late, waking up to this shirt on this symbol of innocence inspired …
For the first 29 years of my life, my dad and I pretty much talked about the same 4 things; the volatile Chicago weather, updates on our family’s dogs, important dates like December 7th, 1941 and the latest charges on the Visa bill. . Then he would hand the phone over to my mom so …
This photo may not look like much but it is everything! My husband took this photo of my kids playing in the ocean. Yes they are in their pajamas and not the bathing suits I packed for them but I’m not even mad! My husband absolutely rocks and took all the kids down to visit …
There is nothing glamorous about what I do… I’d say motherhood in general is the antithesis of glamorous. Most days are messy in more ways than one, like really really messy. You have the obvious mess of dirty clothes draped on every piece of furniture, you have the dishes full of food that 3 out …
Here’s the thing and I might catch some slack for saying it but here goes… There are a lot of Moms (and memes) calling out Princess Kate for showing up flawless hours after birth. Here’s what I know, I was not that flawless… far from it! With my 1st, I was discharged hours later only …