It’s the simple things in life that often create the most pleasure. Ivy and Noah were given a spinning lights torch and it kept them occupied for the whole day! Want to share some of your simple pleasures? Join in with us at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link…
The light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting brighter, yo!
Most people want to start the year with resolutions about losing weight, calling their mother more frequently or keeping their house cleaner. MEH! Our resolution is this: Only one hospital stay this year. Can I get an AMEN?! Because we’re already scheduled for it and if all goes well it makes all further hospital visits…
Try This Tuesday #26: Getting a Pet
As I mentioned last week, I will be giving a topic suggestion each Tuesday to write about. Of course, it is just a suggestion; you are still welcome to write about any topic you wish. Topic Suggestion for this Week: Getting a Pet How did you decide whether getting a pet would be good for…
Sesame Candy
Here is a simple candy recipe that is pretty easy to make; if you’re new to candy making, this would be a good one to try. I found the orginal recipe on Epicurious.com. It stores very well, so you can make a batch and store them in an airtight container. It will keep for about…
Marielle’s Advocate! An Interview With Monica
I met one of the cutest little girls I have ever seen at a family support retreat last summer. Her name was Marielle, and her Mom and Dad are equally as special as she is. I know you will enjoy meeting them as much as I have! Tell me a little about yourself and your…
Caterpillar birthday
As the wrappings and ribbons settle from her fabulous caterpillar birthday, I look at my daughter, sleeping on the couch, with WALL-E in one hand and EVA in the other, snuggled under her new caterpillar quilt. She is a beautiful sight. Just hours ago, she was excited to be wearing her “birthday dress” and eating…
Fill In The Blankie Giveaway!
I’m going to confess one of my deepest, darkest secrets. ………. I’m a blankie snob. Phew. It feels good to get that into the light. Can you blame me though? Think how important your child’s blankie is: Being one of his biggest sources of comfort, a blankie needs to be the right weight and have…
Act 62 – What Will It Really Mean for Pennsylvania?
Before I get into my post for today, I promised that I would announce the topic suggestion for next week’s Try This Tuesday ahead of time. Of course, you can still post about anything you want, but if you are so inclined, this week’s topic will be Pets. How do you decide whether getting a…
Special Needs?
I’m not sure Ivy qualifies as a special needs child. For the last four months we have had a fairly ‘normal’ life. Or normal, in comparison to four months ago, at least. It’s funny how we gage things, isn’t it Because it’s not really normal that my, just turned three year old, understands what a canula is,…
Again With the Changes
Just when I thought 2008 was full of changes, I find that 2009 is all about transitions too. Last year, Zoe was placed into a general education setting, and it was on a full-time basis. Now we find ourselves preparing for an even more dramatic change: going from elementary school to middle school. This fact…