My son came home from school and reprimanded me about the snack I packed him! I put a Nature's Valley protein granola bar in his backpack because I have been worried that he doesn't eat enough meat or vegetables. It turns out that there is a girl in his class who has a peanut allergy. I am ashamed to say that I sighed and was annoyed when he told me I can't pack him snacks … [Read more...]
The start of our Juvenile Arthritis Journey
Hi there, If you landed on this article and clicked it, then chances are someone you know is suspected of having or was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I am sharing our story because it is a difficult disease to comprehend and diagnose. Our stories are all so varied. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you just want to chat … [Read more...]
My leg hurts, Mommy
"My leg hurts." This is the sentence I dread the most. Sometimes it is the first thing my daughter says when she is still mostly asleep. Or the sentence she says at 2am when she wakes me up searching for comfort. JA sucks. This evening it is what she mutters as she is getting into the shower. She sits on the bed. A pillow beneath her little legs with a heating pad … [Read more...]
4 Things I learned during my first month of blogging
I'm a brand spanking new blogger. Though I started my blog at the beginning of this year the first few months I posted only once or twice every couple of months. And those posts were a little crude so my blog officially started October 2013. That's right. I've been blogging a little over one month. The first week I read everything I could about blogging. (I … [Read more...]
A Post about P
Today you picked your own outfit and asked for a photoshoot. I was happy to oblige. You have your own style. Which surprisingly is similar to mine--minus the pink. Your Grandpa laughed when he saw you and said, "She's dressed like you used to dress when you were a college kid." I see you too, kid. … [Read more...]