Never take a moment for granted, for everything changes in an instant.


Remember the moments for each one is an opportunity to make a memory.  ~ Shannon Pruitt:) As many of you know, I have been following the progress of little 8 year old Faith as she battles the horrible disease Cancer. … Continue reading Never take a moment for granted, for everything changes in an instant.

The true beauty of true friendship


“Even though we’ve changed and we’re all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we’ll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we’re not all still friends.” ~ Unknown Hello, hello, hello.  So happy to be back with everyone.  As you may have inferred from my somewhat chaotic ramblings the week before last, the swirling amount of to-dos came to their proverbial head last week as we tried to … Continue reading The true beauty of true friendship

A little mischief can be fun, unless it winds up in your mouth….


“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” Angela Schwindt   These days I seem to be learning a lot about Q and me through his urine. Oh yes, … Continue reading A little mischief can be fun, unless it winds up in your mouth….

Dealing with Stress…The Quiet Time between 2 Breaths.


“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”  ~Etty Hillesum So as you may all have guessed by now I am stressed out!  This should not come as a terrible … Continue reading Dealing with Stress…The Quiet Time between 2 Breaths.

Not being the same as everyone else makes us special…that’s the point.


As I read the following quote, I felt the feeling you get as tears start to well up in your eyes and you know soon the computer screen will become a bit more fuzzy.  Perhaps it is because of the many plates I am currently trying to keep spinning without breaking them all at once, or perhaps it’s just the familiar worry that acts a haunting lullaby in the back of mind when I watch E move constantly, or perhaps it’s just what it is a moment in time where I feel a bit scared about the future for our … Continue reading Not being the same as everyone else makes us special…that’s the point.

A nice reminder….but with a ‘MyNewFavoriteDay’ twist…


  I hope everyone had a great fourth of July holiday.  We had a great weekend, with lots of fun activities that have inspired many thoughts that will come forth in future posts, but today, since it still feels like … Continue reading A nice reminder….but with a ‘MyNewFavoriteDay’ twist…