Strong, yet Fragile Preemies are amazing. They are so tiny, yet so mighty. So tough, vulnerable.They are so strong, yet so fragile at the same time. Premature babies must fight to do things that full-term babies do automatically. Their systems aren't fully developed yet, including their immune system. So, even though they beat the odds that are stacked against them, they … [Read more...]
Scars: When They Start to Fade
Scars Scars on our bodies can come from many different places. They can be a sign of past trauma from an accident, an injury, or in my case, even giving birth. I was sitting with the twins the other day when the topic of scars came up. It's not a typical thing to discuss with children, but the twins didn't have a typical birth or newborn period. Each had a surgery in the … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning: Body, Mind, and Space
Spring Cleaning Even though it's only about 30 degrees outside, Spring is finally here in the Midwest. Well, at least technically. So, that means it's time for Spring cleaning! Not only are we going to work on cleaning and refreshing our house, but I want to work on cleaning up my eating and my attitude. It's going to be a lot of work, but I'm actually looking … [Read more...]
Dressing Up: Fun for Boys and Girls
Dressing Up Growing up, dressing up was one of my favorite things to do. I would spend hours putting on my mom's old clothes and playing pretend. We had a huge trunk filled with all of her old clothes, costumes she had made from Halloweens past, wigs, and even some of my Grandmother's clothes. My brother would always get in the action too. He never complained when I … [Read more...]
Disneyland: Enjoying the Park in One Day
Disneyland It is time for the Disneyland portion of our California trip. With only one day to spend at the park, I'm sharing some tips to make the most of a short trip. While we didn't get a chance to do everything, we did a LOT. Everyone had a great time, and we were very happy with the decision for just one day there. It allowed us to explore other parts of California, … [Read more...]
