We have had an insane week. We’ve been hit hard this week with issues with Jude at school, Joe’s insane work schedule, pain in my hips due to pregnancy, children breaking things, and then this morning my grandfather passed away. I am on mental and emotional overload. My to-do list is a million miles long….
After a little outside pressure we are finally going to have Jude professional assessed. Yes, we took him to an occupational therapist last year who noticed he had several sensory processing issues but we haven’t done any thing beyond that. The primary reason we’ve put it off is finances and ignorance. We honestly didn’t really…
I’ve previously discussed some of the challenges we’ve faced with parenting Jude. Parenting any child has it’s challenges but parenting a child with special needs can be extremely tough especially when those needs aren’t obvious to the typical bystander. Let me elaborate. Jude started at a new school this year, a school which we were…
Maternity Fashion is probably my favorite type of fashion. You really get to emphasize your growing belly and it’s just fun. After 3 pregnancies some of my maternity clothes are long past being “in style” and are actually wearing out so I’m indulging in a few new fashionable maternity pieces this time around. I just…
Rich and fudgy dark chocolate brownies are my favorite! Aside from ice cream, they are probably one of my favorite dessert items. For some reason, I always thought that making homemade brownies was difficult. I just always bought a box mix and would occasionally throw in some extra goodies like chocolate chips, marshmallows, nuts, etc……
Reach toothbrush brand has two newly designed toothbrushes, the Reach Complete Care Triple Angle and Reach Complete Care Triple Angle Floss toothbrush. Both Reach Complete Care Triple Angle toothbrush features a patent pending Triple Angle technology which cleans at three different angles – left, right and straight. The Triple Angle Pro has multi-level diamond bristles…
My boys love raisins, they eat them almost every day. They are the perfect on-the-go, healthy snack. I often pack raisins in Jude’s school lunch. Occasionally I will make a fun after-school treat, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Ingredients Directions In a large bowl cream butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla In a separate bowl whisk…
My long hair is a pain to brush, especially when it’s wet. I recently tried The Wet Brush and was shocked at how well the Wet Brush was able to comb through stubborn knots and tangles. The Wet Brush’s Intelliflex bristles make for easy and pain free de-tangling. And of course the Wet Brush isn’t…