I knew having my girls almost five years apart would have its ups and downs. Over the last year we have moved through several stages that come with having two kiddos going through different phases in life.
The “Misunderstood” Stage:...
The first time someone referred to my son as a special needs child, I felt indignant. Sure my son had medical issues, but I wasn’t ready for the term "special needs" to apply to him. I loved my son,...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father.
Divorce. Though it happens...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father.
One of the...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father.
I am a...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father.
As I write...
This has been a big year for my family, to say the least. A new home, a new baby coming, two moves, and so much more. Even with all the things we've had going on, my sweet husband made...
When writing a blog post about an illness that affects 1 of 7 women and 1 of 10 men during the most transforming period of their lives, it is difficult to decide which 600 words to include and what thousands of...
At times it seems as if there is an enormous gulf between raising a typical child and raising one with special needs. Until my second son came into this world, I as a special needs parent found it challenging to...
Before I had children I lived in a fantasy world. I oohed and aahed over magazines, websites, and stores toting all the newest baby garb and baby wisdom. It seemed like an angelic world of snuggling engulfed in clouds of...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
