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The Lonely, Lonely World
In 2008, there were around 6,700,000,000 people (. That's almost seven billion people...seven billion! How can there be nearly seven billion people in the world and yet still have so many of us feel so lonely, forgotten, invisible?
Over the last few months, someone near and dear to me revealed that the loneliness was such that emotional ( Read more... ) -
Soccer Talks
Our afternoons are crazy. They are composed of snacks for the kids, Gmail's latest obsession and him imposing the obsession onto his sisters. It includes whining toddlers, crying baby, and usually a good meltdown or two to keep things interesting. Whatever the afternoon brings, it brings nothing but excitement and it never brings a dull moment... ( Read more... ) -
FML
I absolutely despise this term. DESPISE it. This term makes me cringe to the very bottom of my being. God has blessed us with every breath we take. He has blessed us with the sunrise, sunset, clouds, rain, happy moments, and sad. He has promised to hold us close, protect us, and love us unconditionally in a way that as humans, we cannot begin to ( Read more... ) -
Memories of a very special lady
Today, I read this blog post. The author is one of those moms with special children that make me step back and say, "Wow!" She posts about her kids, about the ups and downs, and then? She reminds me that not only is she a mom to special children, but she is an individual too. She is a person who deserves to take care of herself, even if it is ( Read more... ) -
New app
Trying out this LJ app for posting. We shall see. :) -
A cure for the grouchies
Sometimes, even the happiest person has a case of the grouchies with an unknown cause. Today, I had it. I wanted to sleep, I wanted my house to be in perfect condition (which never happens with 4 kids), I wanted my mouth to stop hurting (I had a tooth cut out on Monday), and I just plain wanted to belly up to the all you can eat buffet at Crystal ( Read more... ) -
What are these two arms doing??
Anyone who knows Gmail knows, it is nearly impossible to get a hug and kiss from him. Not that he thinks he is too old, too cool, or that it's too gross. Just that with his sensory and other challenges, he is not a huggy, kissy type kid. The times that I can get him to hug me, I squeeze just a little tighter than I might otherwise. I try to sneak a ( Read more... ) -
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When I had my wisdom teeth cut out in February 1999, I was being sedated. I remember the doctor putting the mask on my face and asking me what my favorite song is. I told him this was my favorite song. He asked me who my favorite cartoon character was and I told him, "Fred Flinstone." He asked what does Fred say and I replied, "Scooby dooby dooya ( Read more... ) -
Soft Clothing Give Away Sweepstakes
I have many friends with children who have SPD or similar issues. For those of you that do, we know that the beginning of the new school year can be very difficult. Sensory overload at its best. Maybe this great give away can help your little ones transition to the new school year more easily. An awesome give away worth $250!! Click below to enter ( Read more... ) -
Feeling secure
When a baby is upset, tired, or just doesn't feel good, Mama's arms can make him feel better. Mama can scoop him up, swaddle, cuddle, rock, and sing to him. While he might not calm right away, he can still have a sense of security. Mama is supposed to be able to make everything better. Unfortunately, we can't always do that.
Two weeks have passed ( Read more... )