When the little things all add up, the result can be total mayhem or complete bliss. The little smiles you get through out the day, the kind word, the gentle touch, the funny email or text, the hug of a child, the love of a spouse, the call from a parent all have the powerContinue reading “All the little things”
Tag Archives: parenting
Identity shift
Have you ever thought you had your kids figured out? The youngest is like me, the oldest takes after his Dad… you know them best right? So obviously you of all people should know who they are, what they like, what their personalities are and what makes them tick… Yeah… I thought I had itContinue reading “Identity shift”
Daily news
I wrote yesterday about the stroke team meeting to discuss Josh’s case yesterday… I’ve been sick with this nasty cold and we had Beavers last night so it took all my energy just to accomplish the little things like dinner and Beavers and getting them into bed; I all but forgot that they were toContinue reading “Daily news”
a dangerous walk to school…
I was walking this morning taking Kaleb to school, he was doing his ‘slow’ walk which is very similar to his normal walk but even slower (if that is possible?!). When I walk to pick him up it is a fairly quick 15 minutes, but when I have him with me it is easily halfContinue reading “a dangerous walk to school…”
one stupid clot
This blog has typically been a place for me to share my thoughts about Congenital Heart Defects and how it affects our family, our faith and our journey through life together. It’s also been a therapy tool for me, to write out my thoughts and fears into the great abyss that is ‘the word wideContinue reading “one stupid clot”
Kids!
Kids. They are those amazing little creatures that awe us at every turn with their sweet hugs, powerful love and amazing cuteness and then seconds later make you wonder what the heck was wrong with you when you chose to have kids?! The boys, on occasion declare a truce that lasts long enough to makeContinue reading “Kids!”
Who are you?
Who are you? Simple question right. The answer is almost always what you do. ‘I’m a mother, I’m a photographer’, I’m a CHD advocate’…lawyer, doctor, teacher, nurse, pastor… fill in the occupation of your choice. However, that isn’t what the question is asking really. I have been thinking about that all day. Who am I?Continue reading “Who are you?”
life beyond Eden
Sometimes the reality of the world we live in comes to our door and knocks. I used to have these terrifying nightmares where there was a ‘bad man’ trying to get into the house to hurt my kids and I was blind and unable to use my voice. I could hear the kids crying butContinue reading “life beyond Eden”
Thanksgiving
Every night before the boys go to sleep I ask them ‘what are you thankful for today?’ and the response varies depending on what crazy day they have had. One night Josh was grateful for being able to ride bikes at school, Kaleb was thankful for Tiggy one night; however the things they are comingContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
Happy Birthday
Dear Kaleb (a.k.a. The Kaper), When you were born the very first thing you did when you saw me was suck my nose, I don’t have a clear memory of your birth because you were born through a C-section and the meds were powerful, but I do remember seeing you and I remember you lookingContinue reading “Happy Birthday”
Through the Lens of Motherhood 