My son has always been out going, but even still as he headed into his third year, I was worried he wouldn’t be prepared for preschool come the fall semester. While he is very social, he like many three year-olds had a hard time articulating his frustrations, sharing, sitting for longer periods of time, and I had no idea how he would do when it came to taking direction from people other … [Read more...]
September 11th Remembered
This year I had the opportunity to do something I have wanted to do for nearly 10 years. When I visited NYC, the place I was most interested in seeing was the 9-11 memorial. I have spent the past 11 years seeing images of that day and ending up in tears every single time. That day changed my life in many indirect ways. While I didn’t know anyone personally who perished that day, I have … [Read more...]
#DIY Chore Chart for Your Children!
Hello everyone! I am Samantha from Samantha’s Cricut Creations, and I am so excited to be joining Our Knight Life as a craft contributor! I have lots of ideas up my sleeve, and can’t wait to show them to you! My first craft project is something that I have been meaning to do for a while now and finally found the time to make it. My first project to show you is a chore chart for my … [Read more...]
First Day of Preschool
How is possible that my sweet little Squishy went from this… (Photos by Angela Kalthoff Photography) To this already? I thought I was going to be okay and not cry. After all he spent the summer in camp in a class where parents weren’t allowed to stay. However, my emotions got the best of me and I shed a few tears in the car driving over, and watered up dropping him of. In … [Read more...]
My 1st son’s birth story. Preeclampsia Induction Turned C-Section.
Today I spent my Labor Day at the Las Vegas chapter of the National Improving Birth Rally. This rally was held all across the country as women, men, and children all over gathered to bring awareness to an important issue facing women’s health. Knowing your birth options. Being able to know and have options when it comes to delivering your children is something I believe in. I never … [Read more...]