Having had my husband deploy first as a part of the military, and currently as a civilian contractor I know first hand the sacrifice these men, women, and families make everyday. I think it is so easy to get caught up in our day to day and forget that there are still men and women who are the first responders here at home and many still overseas fighting for our everyday … [Read more...]
The Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Screening Celebrates Everyday Heroes | #TheAvengersEvent
I am thrilled to announce that I have been asked to attend The Tribeca Film Festive closing night screening of Marvel’s The Avengers celebrating everyday heroes! Honoring the spirit of the Tribeca Film Festival, the screening will allow the opportunity for Marvel’s The Avengers to celebrate everyday heroes from police agencies, fire departments, first responders and various … [Read more...]
Re-discovering Easter Through a Child’s Eyes
This may only be my son’s 3rd Easter but it is already one of my favorite holidays as a mother. To watch your child find joy in the activities surrounding Easter is pretty amazing. For instance: If I asked you to tell me what comes to mind when you think Easter Bunny + Baby … I am willing to bet Karate Chopping is not a phrase you would have mentioned. Many families spend all … [Read more...]
How I turned my king bed into a twin bed.
When my son was 5 months old, he stopped wanting to be rocked to sleep. He did much better if I just put him down in bed and let him go to sleep on his own. That lasted about 4 months, until my son had his first really bad illness and trouble falling to sleep as a result. During this time I started bouncing him to sleep. Operation No More Bouncer took a lot longer … [Read more...]
Keeping Daddy’s Spot Warm {Dear Squishy #WordlessWednesday}
Dear Squishy, I know you understand so much more about this deployment then you have in the past. While I know I may be digging myself a deep hole, I can't help but allow you to keep daddy's spot warm while he is gone. You insist on naps, and nights in our bed. Truthfully, I don't mind the co-sleeping snuggles, but worry about you leaving our bed later on... Either … [Read more...]