Our Bugs Journey & the Woods
6 nights ago when we were getting ready to ring in the New Year with our dearest friends, I brought up an idea I had heard on Gretchen Rubin's "Happier" podcast (anyone who knows me well, or has followed the blog in the past, knows my fondness of Gretchen Rubin, and of mostly all things... Continue Reading →
I want to tell you all about the different kind of joy I have experienced lately--the joy of seeing Evy hit milestones that not so long ago, we had wondered if he ever even would. What sorts of milestones would be be able to reach? A year or so ago, we really didn't know...and it... Continue Reading →
With Evrett's big appt coming up on October 5th with our "head honcho" (his genetic specialist), I kinda thought I would be more nervous. Afterall, we have no idea what he is going to say; will he inform us that the final stages of testing are complete, and that we have an official diagnosis for... Continue Reading →
I haven't written much in a few weeks now...which is quite odd, for me. I've thought about writing a lot, every day, actually. But somehow, I just couldn't bring myself to grab the laptop. Maybe it's because....life has been busy? Anyone who is a teacher, or has children (or is both a teacher AND a... Continue Reading →
Since Evy was about 14 months old, his worrisome diet has been very limited, and has remained almost exactly the same as time has gone by: Milk, Toast with Peanut Butter or Nutella, crackers, bear paws, sometimes Cinnamon Raisin Bagels, dry cereal such as Vector, Cheerios, or Fruit Loops, Nutrigrain Bars, Squishem's (for those who... Continue Reading →
Evy tends to become whom we affectionately (though somewhat tiredly) call "Mr. Party Boy" when nighttime approaches. He is happier than ever, and we're fairly sure that if we let him, he would play every night until 11 PM-midnight!! So, 2 nights ago, when Evy woke up in the night to play again, we weren't... Continue Reading →
I mentally paced back & forth all weekend about this post. I thought of making it in to more of a "look on the bright side" kind of entry, in which I would turn every fear I have for Evy in to a beautiful rainbow. After all, changing the lens through which we view things... Continue Reading →
Today, I ventured out to WalMart with Evy and Lydia on my own. This may be only the 2nd time that I have ever attempted to run an errand with these two, without Scott along with me. Cody and Evy? Yup, they're no problem. Cody himself is even a big help, sometimes! Cody and Lydia?... Continue Reading →
I awoke this morning to a gentle kiss on my cheek, and a whispered "I love you" from my hubby. Since I am quite well-known for being a grumpy-bear first thing in the morning before coffee, he quickly follows that up with: "You don't have to get up yet, I just thought you might be... Continue Reading →
The art of granting oneself grace, of having some self-compassion, doesn't come naturally to me...I'm more inclined to be hard on myself. (I think that many of us are that way! The old adage of "being your own worst critic" can be pretty accurate) But finally, as 2018 progresses, I can confidently say that I... Continue Reading →
Evretts Mountain 