How We're Helping Our Children Process Grief and Death It's been a little over a month since I lost my father and my children lost their grandfather. While I'm no expert in helping children deal with grief, we're learning as we go of what ... [ Read More ]
The Physical Effects of Grief
Before I experienced my father's sudden death I had never really thought too much about the physical effects of grief and loss. I mean, I knew that losing a loved one would be awful, but I didn't ever realize the toll it takes on the body. ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Christmas Bucket List
make a Christmas bucket list with Christmas activities for the whole family The Holiday Season can be a time of great joy but it can also be a time of great stress. There's so much to do and it's easy to get caught up in everything only to ... [ Read More ]
Our Summer Beach Pictures- Family
We met our photographer, Melissa, during a mini Christmas photo shoot we did last year. I love mini shoots because 1. they're affordable, and 2. they're short. By the time my kids start melting down, it's time to go. If they act a total ... [ Read More ]
The Worst Day of My Life
I have many days tied for the best day of my life; the day I met my husband, the day we married, the day each of our children was born. But there is really only one day that I can say was a truly terrible day. The worst day of my life. The ... [ Read More ]
How to Overcome Being an Angry Mom
how to overcome your angry mom moments; ideas for before you get to your breaking point as well as when you're already raging mad Phew.... motherhood... the most rewarding yet challenging job there is, right? It's exhausting and ... [ Read More ]
What to Expect During the Newborn Days
Being pregnant with your first child is such an exciting time. Decorating the nursery. Registering for all the adorable baby items. Savoring every little kick and every ultrasound photo. While pregnant for the first time, you know a baby ... [ Read More ]
How to Handle Your Emotional Four-Year-Old
If you have a four-year-old or are trying to prepare for life with a four-year-old, this post is for you. I was pretty unprepared for what to expect with my son's development and especially how emotional four-year-olds are. There are times ... [ Read More ]
My Father’s Eulogy
The services for my father are over. Well, mostly over. His wishes were always to be cremated and to have his ashes spread at the beach at Napatree Point in Watch Hill where he grew up. It's the beach that he kept his boats at when he was ... [ Read More ]
Struggling With the Grief of My Father Passing
I've been absent on my blog for a bit, and it is with utter heartbreak that I tell you guys the reason... my father passed away last Monday, early in the morning. My father passed away. It's been a week without him and as I type ... [ Read More ]
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