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Five Things to Remember During the Holidays {When Your Child Has Special Needs}

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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


Friday Favorites {11.18.16}

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Not only is it FRIDAY, it's the Friday before Thanksgiving week! That means no school for Jackson next week, a trip to Texas to see my family and Christmas decorations can come out. I'm also looking forward to some much-needed downtime! Today I'm kicking off the holiday week with my Friday Favorites! ONE Christmas Music! Yes, I'm already listening to it. I used to wait until after Thanksgiving, but last week I had a really rough day and needed a pick-me-up. I cranked up the Christmas tunes Continue Reading


Eight Things I Learned In December

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1. There's Nothing Like Seeing Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child It's been magical this year, simply because Jackson has been in complete wonder of it all - the lights, the tree, the gifts, Baby Jesus. He has perfected saying Santa, Ho! Ho! Ho!, reindeer and candy cane. He told us exactly what he wanted Santa to bring, which was the best Christmas gift ever! And Santa did not disappoint. He made sure to bring a train and race car. More than once I found the Wise Men and Mary and Joseph Continue Reading


A Polar Express Party

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I knew months ago that I wanted to celebrate Jackson's 4th Birthday with a Polar Express party. To say he loves trains would be an understatement and he simply adores the movie Polar Express (we watch it year-round). Another perk? I wouldn't have to worry about Christmas decorations being in his birthday photos. Here's the stinky thing about having a birthday in December - sickness is all. over. the. place.  Jackson's first birthday came with an RSV diagnosis. His second birthday he Continue Reading