Summer Bucket List With only one more day of school left for Mr. B, it's time to figure out some fun things to do this summer. The boys are all signed up for a summer school program, Mr. B is playing baseball, and I'm teaching a 6-week summer session, but I know I'll still be hearing "I'm bored!" or "What are we doing today?" and especially the "Mom, I need you to entertain … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Test: Elise’s Story
A Test During any pregnancy, you will go through many tests. In fact, a test to determine pregnancy is how most journeys begin. Factors like age, family history, and health can increase risks in pregnancy and cause even more tests. When I got pregnant for the second time, I was older, 34. Plus having multiples, I was considered high-risk and it was recommended that I do … [Read more...]
June 2017 Goals and a Look Back at May
June 2017 I have to say I was pretty happy to say goodbye to May. It was a month filled with lots of fun stuff (birthdays, Mother's Day, Memorial Day weekend,) but also a lot of not so fun stuff (doctor's appointments, SOCCER!) I have high hopes for June 2017. First, I have to say even though it's only day 2, the weather is already 10 times better. We've had 2 days in a row … [Read more...]
One Decision that Changes Everything: Nora’s Story
One Decision When you look back at a situation, you can often think of one decision that made all the difference. Something that was a turning point, and changed the outcome forever. I often think of my pregnancy with the twins, and wonder if there was anything that I could have done differently that would have helped. But, I always remember the one decision that I'll never … [Read more...]
Gratitude List: Focus on the Good
Gratitude List With the mass amounts of rain and clouds this week, I was in a bit of a funk. I even shared an old post on Facebook talking about it. That's when a friend of mine recommended writing out a list of things you are grateful for. I thought a gratitude list sounded like the perfect solution for this blah week. I'm definitely a list maker. While I write out my … [Read more...]
