Dr. Seuss Party A Dr. Seuss Party theme is pretty popular for twin birthdays. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are twins after all! Since we don't usually have a traditional party around their actual birthday, we went with a Dr. Seuss Party theme for their 4th NICUversary. This past August 1st and 3rd marks the fourth year that they've been out of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our … [Read more...]
August 2016 Mid-Month Goal Check
August 2016 We've hit the middle of the month already! Can you believe half of August 2016 is over? I really can't. We've had a very busy month, and we've still got a lot to squeeze in. So, let's take a little look back on what we've done so far, and how we've done on our goals this month. As a reminder, I kept August 16 pretty simple: Finish July Goals … [Read more...]
Countdowns and How to stop Meltdowns
Countdowns There are just so many countdowns going on right now. We're less than a week from the twins' Nicuversary, a couple of weeks until my birthday vacation, plus it will be back-to-school in no time at all. I'm also going to be teaching an additional couple dance classes this Fall, which I'm excited about. Did I mention that we have to fit potty training, dental … [Read more...]
Hope and Grief, Isla and Beckett’s Story
Hope and Grief It's so hard to have hope during a time of grief. If you've ever lost someone, you know how difficult it can be to think about anything else. The grief can be so consuming and effect every aspect of your life. But, what if you don't have time to just experience the grief? What if you need to be strong for someone else who is also fighting for their life? How … [Read more...]
Michigan Summer Adventure
Michigan Michigan is beautiful this time of year. It is also home to many of our relatives, so last Thursday, we packed up the car and headed on our first road trip of the summer. Logistics The main reason for the trip was for a family reunion. We decided to drive with my parents, so we rented a minivan. It's always a better driving (and vacation) situation when the … [Read more...]
