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An Ode to My Husband

I’ve been thinking about this post for the last few days.  My husband and I just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary and I wanted to commemorate the occasion by writing a little something about him.  I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that the old adage is true: Happiness really is being married to…

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Life Lessons For My Daughter

A few days ago, I began to think about my daughter starting Kindergarten soon. Tomorrow, in fact.  I’m concerned that because we’ve kept such a tight reign on her social life (meaning who she’s allowed to hang out with) that she will come home with either an attitude we can’t stand, or saying things we…

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Grief.

Having a  child with special needs can consume every minute of your life if you let it.  Yes, you go through the grief of it all.  Yes, there is a depression that hits, and yes, there is acceptance.  I’ve been through it and I’ve come out the other side a stronger and more patient person…

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This isn’t what I signed up for.

So, when Joel and I got married, we dreamed of having a baby right away. We got married in September, and by December, we were expecting. Unlike some of our dearest friends, we have never had any trouble getting pregnant. Seriously, it was like he looked at me funny, and BAM! I was pregnant. What…

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My first real outside-the-home job in 9 years: I’m still useful!

After 9 years at home with my munchkins, I decided it was time to go back to work. Now, I haven’t worked since my eldest was born with Cerebral Palsy. OK, I worked for my brother-in-law for only 4 months when Jamie was 2. My sister kept Jamie for me, so really it was like…

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A brother is a friend given by nature

Truer words could not be spoken.  My two kids have been friends, right from the start.  When we brought Riley home from the hospital, Jamie was instantly in love.

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