[follow_me] Every mom has a superpower. You know that mom, the one that you are always in awe of? I bet you could name 3 or 4 of her superpowers, right? But, can you list your own? The other day, I was talking with a “twingle” mom (a set of twins followed by a single…who knew?) and I was in awe of how she juggled it all. Conversely, she could not comprehend how I, as a differently-abled mom, kept up...
20 years ago today 20 years ago today, I was in Fort Walton 20 years ago today, I awoke right-handed 20 years ago today, I sliced the bread with ease 20 years ago today, I won at gin rummy 20 years ago today, my head began to ache 20 years ago today, they cut my favorite shorts 20 years ago today, they shaved my lovely hair 20 years ago today, I lost a lot of blood 20 years ago today, my mom flew to be there 20 years ago...
Happy Independence Day! Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty. ~Louis D. Brandeis As we celebrate this Independence Day, I’d like to honor the men and women who have fought for and continue to defend and protect our freedoms. This week’s post is dedicated to an organization that serves our wounded warriors. Ruckabye Baby – Helping...
This is the true story of how I became a stay at home mom (SAHM). When I discovered I was pregnant with our 1st child I was working full-time as a part-time and fill in Speech Pathologist. Confusing, right? Basically, I worked 2 days a week for one company and occupied the rest of my days covering for sick leave, vacations, maternity, etc. for another company. My health insurance was covered by my husband’s job so I...
The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is a soft hybrid carrier that offers the ideal blend of a sling and wrap. Its innovative double-loop design allows mom or dad to wear baby in multiple positions, without any complicated wrapping or buckling! It is lightweight and compact, yet ergonomically designed to distribute baby’s weight across both shoulders. Retail value: $49.95. www.babyktan.com As I’ve mentioned in a previous...
For me, baby wearing is the equivalent of carrying my child. Secondary to my disability, I am unable to carry my kids “the old fashioned way” for any length of time simply because I need my only functional arm and hand for things like opening doors, getting a drink, picking a wedgie, wiping noses, and well, you get the point. Strength, balance, and endurance are also issues since I am only able to carry my kids on my...
I know I’ve mentioned this product before, but there are just so many reasons to love Essante Sanitizer. As you guys know, I love playing around with cloth diapers and the endless combinations one can create with the right pieces. So yesterday, I put my son in a pad and cover in an attempt to gain more confidence in my ability to position everything correctly on my fidgety baby. I must have done something right, because...