Family Traditions I've been thinking a lot about our family traditions lately. We just celebrated the twins' seventh birthday, and with that, tons of emotions come to the surface. It reminds me of the things we did to create a new normal in our lives when they were born. I've also been thinking a lot about memories. Things that made me happy, things that made the boys … [Read more...]
Sharing is Difficult, Loving is Easy: Jordan’s Story
Sharing is Difficult Nothing about a complicated pregnancy or NICU stay is easy. From the worry and the heartache to the decisions and the waiting, sharing is hard. Not only do people want to know what is going on with your baby, but they are constantly asking how you are doing. Most of the time, you don't know the answers to either of those questions. Plus, explaining … [Read more...]
June 2018 Goals and a Look Back at May
June 2018 It's June 2018. Do you know what that means?! There is exactly one week of school left. One week!!!! How did this happen. It seems like just yesterday we were meeting the boys' teachers, touring their classroom, and waiting patiently for the bus to come on that first day of school. Which it never did. Remember that fun?! Now, at least, I can look back … [Read more...]
When a Birth Day isn’t really a Birthday
Birth Day As you're pregnant, you dream of the day you'll have your baby. You'll see them for the first time, hold them, and tell them you love them. It's a celebration of life that we mark every year on that special day. However, sometimes that birth day isn't the birthday that you've been hoping for. I never want to sound ungrateful for my miracles, and I'm not … [Read more...]
Personalized Gifts for that Special Someone
Personalized Gifts Personalized Gifts are my favorite. Since I've never been able to find anything with my name already printed on it (problem of a unique name!) anything that I can get personalized is extra special. Now that I have kids, I also love things with their names. (And since we named them, their names aren't easy to find either!) I love being able to look at a … [Read more...]