Healthy Living

As Annora clings to the side of the swimming pool and Delise to her daddy’s neck, I get an anxious feeling deep in my gut. It is a feeling of fear…

Have you ever just felt depleted and unable to give any more of yourself? That’s when I call in some “Me” mommy time! Mommy time is crucial to re-energize my batteries after day in and day out of trying to take care of everyone else.

One thing I have learned about myself…I am NOT the gourmet chef I always wished I would/could be! In fact, my brothers got the “cooking” gene in our family…GO FIGURE! I am a recipe girl and LOVE new recipes. You could say I am NOT one of those people that Read more

I know I have talked about this before but it is worth bringing up again…it is that important! Growing up, I had a great relationship with both my mom and dad. They both taught me so much and influenced my life for the better. My dad played an intricate role Read more

“Oh my word is it a seizure?” I FRANTICALLY gulped back tears and paced the house with Annora cradled in my arms. She was arching her back and bobbing her head in the strangest way. To say I was CLUELESS on what to do is a COMPLETE understatement! Just thinking Read more

Since when does my almost 4.5 year old decide she doesn’t want anything to do with veggies?

I heard time and time again…make sure to give them veggies when they are young so they will love them when they are older! I took this advice and ran with it. Always giving Annora veggies with every meal and for every snack…until 4 years hit and everything changed…I mean EVERYTHING!