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We had to do Callie’s IEP for next school year a few weeks ago. For those of you that don’t know what an IEP is, its an individualized education plan that we fill out for the school. It details what…
Read More »We had to do Callie’s IEP for next school year a few weeks ago. For those of you that don’t know what an IEP is, its an individualized education plan that we fill out for the school. It details what…
Read More »You might be the parent of a warrior princess if……. You have a first name basis relationship with the pharmacist. And her doctor and school nurse. You might be the parent of a warrior princess if you find yourself yelling…
Read More »We spent 3 months in the NICU after Callie was born. Three long, brutal, exhausting months. Three of the longest months of my life. The bright spot in those long months were our nurses. In fact, in this entire journey,…
Read More »I went for a workout yesterday. Not because I hate my body. Not because I “ate” bad things. Not because I “need” to lose weight. Not because I felt “fat” and “ugly.” Not because I was worried about the calories…
Read More »You know what’s hard? Motherhood. You know brings me more joy than anything else? Motherhood. You know what makes me feel like I can’t do a damn thing right? Motherhood. You know what makes me feel like Wonder Woman? Motherhood….
Read More »When Callie had her amputation, we vowed that we would never let her prosthetic leg limit her in any capacity. Anything that she wanted to do, any activity she wanted to try, any trip she wanted to take we would…
Read More »One of the things that James and I try to do at least 4 times a year is a mini get away! It’s so important to us to schedule time together to recharge, reconnect, and relax together. It’s one of…
Read More »I’m the kind of mom who does dance parties in the kitchen. I’m the kind of mom who lets her beat her own drum….even if that means wearing cat ears to school picture day. The kind of mom who encourages…
Read More »“Beauty isn’t about having a pretty face. Its about having a pretty mind. A pretty heart. A pretty soul.” The more I think about this quote, the more we are questioning who we follow on social media. Don’t get me…
Read More »Mom Guilt. For me, this takes on an entirely different connotation. For years, I blamed myself for Callie’s health issues. One hundred percent blamed myself for every single health issue that she had. We spent three months in the NICU…
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