With an aching heart…

I’m writing this with sadness in my heart, my bones, my very breath.  One of our fellow mom bloggers is living every parents worst nightmare and there is nothing anyone can do to wake her up.  Yesterday Shellie Ross’s (@military_mom on twitter) 2.5 year old son drowned in her backyard pool. Her little boy was [...]

The Best Night

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It’s dark except for the nightlight on her dresser. “Put your head on my shoulder and I’ll sing to you.” “Tinkle tinkle staw?” “No, something different tonight.” “The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout.  Down came the rain and washed the spider out.  Out came the sun and dried up all the rain [...]

Weekly Inspiration – Dec 7th – Best mom blog designs

I thought I’d do something different this week and focus on visuals.  I tend to think of myself as a writer, however, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate something beautiful to look at.  This week I’m inspired by mom blogs that go above and beyond when it comes to design, layout and photography.  I know [...]

Getting Jiggy for Healthy Eating w video goodness

Little H is starting to sing and dance – she’s becoming quite the performer.  So naturally, I do anything possible to encourage this adorable behavior.   She’s loving this Get Me Goin’ CD we were given for review.  It’s all about healthy eating and nutrition but she really just loves the music.  It’s not ‘kiddie’ music, [...]