A wave can be brisk and surprising or it can be warm, slow and pleasing. It can wisk you away abruptly or it can rotate you in the same pattern over and over. This exact pattern replicates our daily lives while raising a special needs child. Emotions are similar and you never know the severity. … Continue reading Waves
Each day I struggle with wanting to take the "perfect" photo or deciding whether or not the blurry, unorganized messy photo is better. On social media, particularly Instagram I swear some of the insta-bloggers should win awards. Their photos are immaculate and I stare at them in awe! I just don't know how they do … Continue reading Picture “Perfect”??
Yes, it is TRUE. We are packing up our things and heading due NORTH!! It has taken a bit longer than expected and now that we have received orders we will be rushing around. We had a moving plan, and then the Marine Corps had another plan. They wanted to send us to JAPAN....... EEEEEK....before … Continue reading We’re MOVING!!
Oliver Earle Miller, The day you were born was quite INTERESTING. And...well.... emotionally draining. During the entire pregnancy I prayed that I would have a VBAC, but I always knew that they would monitor your growth and make the final decision at the end. I was praying you would come naturally but you were wanting … Continue reading Birth Story: Oliver Earle
As parents, everything we do takes time. Those who have children, more specifically small children, or children with special needs understand this task. Nothing, is easy anymore and even going to the bathroom could cause a meltdown. This process never stops it becomes a part of everything you do, anywhere you go. I think it gets … Continue reading Beach Life & The Complications
That MOM Style....I know I am mixing it up a bit but I feel like I really need to touch on this topic. This photo taken about 4 months ago, when I was in the midst of baby madness and post-partum craze, and physically now where I wanted to be......BUT it shows the essence of … Continue reading That MOM Style…
I have had the opportunity to look up to some pretty great mothers in my life. They have taught me a great deal and have showed me unconditional love. Before becoming a mother I knew I wanted to cherish these role models, and tools of motherhood. BUT.... I also knew I had to make my … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
Over 20 months ago our journey began, in part because we needed more answers to why he wouldn't grab toys or why his eyes "shook". We thought it was many many scary things but now we have more answers and are making progress towards better health and strength. On Thursday, we will take an aggressive … Continue reading Through Theodore’s Eyes
It has been forever, I have written so many drafts but have not published anything in quite some time. We have been running around, with appointments and more appointments. I do apologize. Right now we are knee deep in sleep fighting. BOTH boys, I repeat BOTH boys are going through a sleep regression. I am … Continue reading Updates, Updates Get Your Updates!!
Our days are filled with therapy, docotors apts, traveling, teaching, studying aches, pains and complains, repetition and diaper changes.....many many MANY diaper changes. Everyday, I try to focus on a to-do list and a skill that Theodore and now Oliver need to learn. Theodore has grown and grown A LOT. However, he has many skills … Continue reading Are we ENOUGH ?
Mama, Reporting to Duty 