As a military family, we move around a lot. In the last 5 years, we’ve lived in 3 different places. For some people, like my husband, this is normal as he grew up with the Army. For others,like myself, it is quite different as I spent almost all my childhood in the same home. Nonetheless,…… Continue reading On the Wait List
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Play for Everyone
If you are about my age, then surely you remember playgrounds that were mostly wooden and metal constructed upon a plethora of wooden chips that were supposed to cushion our little ankles after we jumped from our plastic swings. Those were the days! If you didn’t come home with some light burns on the back…… Continue reading Play for Everyone
Summer, Summer, Summertime…
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” — Jenny Han Summer is here and in full effect. If you are a mom, I’m sure you are hearing it… “Mom… I’m bored!” “Mom, there’s nothing to do!” “Mom, it’s so hot!” “Mom, I’m hungry!” And so on and so forth. …… Continue reading Summer, Summer, Summertime…
Handling the Transition
*Written June 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————————— “So, I close my eyes to old ends And open my heart to new beginnings.” It is roughly 7am and my daughters awakes as she does everyday at the same time asking for something to eat. I instruct her to use the bathroom and wash her face while barely opening my…… Continue reading Handling the Transition
Diagnosis: Take Two
Originally written 3/2018 My daughter, Layla, is a spitfire! She has so much spirit and umph and is guaranteed to leave an impression on you. She’s a loving child, very affectionate and seeks affection in return. She’s entirely too smart for her own good, scoring advanced scores in reading and in spelling. She is up…… Continue reading Diagnosis: Take Two
