Every year around Christmas and his birthday, my mom asks Mr. C what types of presents he wants, and without fail he always says, “Oh I don’t know, Nima! I would really like some school stuff!” Now, my mom is an unapologetic toy lover, so his answer nearly gives her a heart attack. Every single […]
For our first holiday gift guide of the season, I’ll be sharing about something that I know plenty about, being a work at home mom. I’ve been a work at home mom for just over a year now, and there’s so much that I didn’t know when I first started. One of the biggest shocks […]
We’re nearing the end of November, and in this house it means that we’re starting to experience some real homeschooling burn out. We’re slowly moving our way closer to our first break, whether that will be for Christmas or having the new baby. Around this time of year is where I typically look back at […]
Pregnancy is always hard, especially when you are considered “high risk”. Between my history of two cesarean deliveries and two preemies, as well as dealing with an extreme lack of iron during this pregnancy, I am definitely considered high risk. In fact, I spent a long few months on modified bed rest. Doesn’t that just […]
Being a mom is really hard, and when you factor in a child (or two) with special needs, things can get even more difficult. We balance therapies, specialist appointments, sensory meltdowns, new diagnoses, and more on top of the typical challenges that come with parenting and (in my case) homeschooling. It can get overwhelming fast. […]
Some interesting things happen when you become a parent. You learn what sleepless nights really mean, you start to understand why moms talk about coffee and wine all the time, and, if you’re anything like me, you learn every little thing that you are doing differently than your parents did. “New-Fangled-Babies” That’s the phrase that […]
