Part 1: Siblings Stick Together!

When given the option – they chose inclusion! We had to have a conversation with our daughters today. Their brother was no longer able to do an activity with them in a way that worked for him. Therefore they would not be able to do it together any longer. Of course, they had many questions […]

Wacky Wednesday: A lesson from my 5 year old.

It’s Wacky Wednesday at Cheerleading Camp! I’m so excited to help my newly 5 year old daughter decide what to wear and how to do her hair so she can be wacky! Reality smacks me I don’t like Wacky Wednesday Mom. “What? Why not? How do you know you don’t like Wacky Wednesday?” I ask […]

Realities of having a child with special needs

The realities of having a child with special needs! This is annual MRI day for our son with tuberous sclerosis. Many hope’s and prayers for no surprises. This is also the day where for a short while I think about the why does he have to go through this, why does there have to be […]

There is No “Normal”

In a matter of 36 hours, our seemingly normal life with our 6-month-old son was turned completely upside down. Has your life ever changed in the matter of a weekend? I remember getting a call from Grandma Jeannie asking me to come home because “something wasn’t quite right.” I rushed home and my son was […]

Hey Mom…You’re not the montster…

Dear Mom….You’re not the monster! “When did I become the monster?”  A friend and I were talking about some challenges they were having with her child’s school. She didn’t feel these were earth shattering situations until she felt like she had suddenly become a monster for her advocating for her child. You didn’t become a monster […]

Have you asked for what you want lately?

Have you asked lately? I’ve been having conversations with mom’s and frequently hear them talk of their wants…..”I would love it if my husband would help me with medicine sometimes throughout the week. I would like to go out to dinner with girlfriends. I would love it if my husband would put the clothes away.” […]

Friends & Family Friday: What do I say?

Has a friend or family member just received a diagnosis for them or their child?   The Friends and Family Friday blog has been in the works for a very long time.  The intention behind this is to help educate, because knowledge is power and there are some tough times when you want to say […]

Day of Courage: I secretly stopped criticizing

It Takes Courage to Share my Day of Courage #DayOfCourage On August 28th I participated in the 1st ever Day of Courage where participants from all around the world did something courageous, anything that took them out of their comfort zone or away from their norm, we faced a fear and then are sharing it […]

Frustrated? Focus On The Blessings

It’s Human Nature To Feel Frustrated I’m sure you’ll relate to how frustrated I was today… The dreaded phone call to the insurance company only to be passed around to the “appropriate person” who knows exactly what to do. I spend a lot of time on the phone with offices, pharmacies, insurance companies; scheduling appointments, […]

Your Glass: Is It Half Full or Half Empty?

Is your glass half empty or half full? Is your glass half empty or half full? This is a debate that makes me chuckle. We’re here trying to classify ourselves and each other as optimists or pessimists and is one better than the other? Really? Someone I would know would, and they’re really missing the […]

It Takes Courage: Saying Yes To Your Inner Voice

Listening To Your Inner Voice Sometimes that little voice inside your head just keeps talking! Yes, I know that sounds a little bizarre but you know what I’m talking about…that gut feeling that tells you to do something, and that thought that keeps coming back time after time…yes, that little voice that just keeps talking […]