There are some things, I think we can all agree as parents, that are hard to let go of. For me, it was the binky. Cora has been attached to that thing from day one. I remember the day at the hospital when she first took to it and I told my husband that it [...]
Where the story ends and I begin it
For years now I have had people tell me I should write a book about our journey with Rebecca. What we went through when we were younger, how everything progressed over the years, and where we have landed now. If nothing else, to show people how the system can really be, how tough it is, [...]
Saying YES This Summer
Summer has made me a bit MIA here lately and I can't apologize for it. There are times I wish I would sit down and write about more of the little things, for Cora's sake. For my sake as well, honestly. That was one piece of advice that I wish I would have taken, getting a journal when Cora was [...]
Your Husband isn’t Your Trash
On Monday, during a play date at the kids gym, I hastily picked up my kid and left in a hurry. I was done, over it. I called my husband on the way home and announced I was officially done with these mothers, foot down. Fuck it. Also, I proclaimed my love to him and [...]
Growing up overnight
When your child turns 1, a lot of people seem to think your child is all grown up. I didn't quite see Cora as all grown up by any means. She was still my baby with a diaper butt and a binky in that chubby hand. She turned two and I remember rocking her to [...]
Getting Comfortable
I remember the days when writing was my crutch, my life support, and my way to make it through the day. The words would pour out of my fingers and it was absolutely healing. I really needed it in those days. Soon days turned to weeks, then to months and now that has turned to years, [...]
Learning Patience
I think one of the main things a mother will say that her children taught her is patience. I couldn't agree with this more. I have never spent so much time telling myself to stop, breathe, wait, and have patience. This moment shall pass, we will get to where we are headed, don't explode, give [...]
Big Girl Bed
At 2 1/2 Cora is still in her crib. We asked her pediatrician at her last appointment when she thought the best time to move her would be. She said every kiddo is different and you'll just know when it is time but a lot of kids are around the age of three or when [...]
Through My Mistakes 