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Our Week In Pictures – Turtles, Farmers Markets, and Gratitude
I have been all over the place this week. The boys were with their dad for the holiday weekend. For those of you that have been around these parts a while, you know that means transition stress,...
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Happy Fathers Day To The Stepdad
When the boys first met my husband, we were at Disneyland. How’s that for stacking the deck? Clearly they loved him… like immediately. In fact, I was freaking out because Bacon took his hand and...
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Recommended Resources
When I first heard the news of my boys’ diagnoses, I really struggled. Not just because it was so hard to accept (more about our story here)… although it was and sometimes still is. I also struggled,...
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Our “Special Needs” Marriage – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
“Why is he doing this?” my husband yelled with evident frustration after seeing another hole punched into the wall, and scattered remains of the bookcase on the bedroom floor. “I think it might be...
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Dear Me – Here’s Some Chocolate
I stayed up way too late last night with certain child of mine obsessing about king snakes and crested geckos…again. As he started to tell me all about the law in California that allows Field Herping....
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Step By Step
“Mommy, that would be so boring,” he said. “What?” I asked, sighing and thinking he was missing the whole point. “Walking around that big wall, for six days with nothing happening.” I looked down at...
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To The Single Mom On Mothers Day
Dear Single Mom, I have been thinking of you all week-long. As the day gets closer, I have been praying for your heart. Mothers Day is a mixed day for you, I know. I was a single mom for almost five...
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I Fail My Family Everyday
“You are such a good mom.” “Please tell me how you stay so patient with your son.” “I have no idea how you do it.” These are real quotes from comments and messages I received this week. I am encouraged...
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Things We Never Thought We’d Say ‘Thank You’ For
“Thank you so much for being the one that does all the stool samples for these kids. I do not think I could pull that off.” My husband said it so earnestly. He really, really meant it. It was sweet and...
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Parents Gone Wild
My children will be leaving tomorrow to see their dad for a few days. There will be anxiety and pressure. There will be fun trips to places they rarely see. There will be treats and late bedtimes....
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