How in the world has it been five years since I sat in my kitchen writing this post as we anxiously awaited the arrival of our son? Five years seems like just yesterday, but it also seems like so long ago. A little boy - given to me by God - through the miracle of adoption; he has changed me. I've never loved so fiercely, been frustrated so easily or needed Jesus so desperately. Our story isn't what I pictured it would be. I didn't think our life would be filled with so many Continue Reading
New Traditions and Lowering My Expectations {A Weekend Recap of Holiday Fun}
This weekend we attended a birthday party and started several new Christmas traditions. It was fun, but stressful. Between the events and the weather, Jackson was completely out of sorts. Saturday night he buried himself under these pillows for a little chill time. I probably needed to bury myself under some pillows, too. While the weekend was fun, it was also a reminder that birthday parties and other fun events are often more stressful for our family than fun. This weekend I pouted Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {12.2.16}
I have a feeling my Friday Favorites will be out of control during the month of December. We have so many fun things planned this month and it just happens to be the most wonderful time of the year! Here's my favorite things from this week. Happy Friday! These Pajamas I scored a great deal on a pair of Soma pj's on Black Friday! I got a set for Christmas three years ago and they are still my absolute favorite pajamas. I have worn them and washed them hundreds of times and they are still in Continue Reading
We Rock The Spectrum {The Perfect Place to Play}
Something as simple as going to the park or the Chick-fil-a play place can be difficult when you have a child with special needs. I avoided both (or drove around to find the one with the least amount of people) for many years. I even wrote about a stressful Chick-fil-a experience once and it's been one of my most read posts. Thankfully our trips to the park are problem-free these days, but I still am not a fan of crowded Chick-fil-a. So what's a mama to do when her child needs to burn some Continue Reading
Five Things to Remember During the Holidays {When Your Child Has Special Needs}
Thanksgiving is three days away and then the official countdown to Christmas in on! I've learned the hard way just how stressful and emotional the holidays can be when you have a child with special needs. Plans don't always go smoothly. Picture-perfect holiday memories often become messy meltdowns. Something as simple as going to a Christmas light display can result in sensory overload and unmet expectations. The holidays are hard; but there are so many ways to make them special. Here's five Continue Reading