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When Zach and I made the decision to adopt we chose to go the domestic, private adoption route (you can read about some of our reasons why here!) . Today Natasha, from Let's Be Brave , is sharing nine myths about adopting from foster care: I hear these comments all the time. Adopting from foster care is too expensive, hard, heartbreaking, etc. - fill in the blank with whatever you want. And while it’s always good to consider the challenges that will come along with any choice you’re going to make, it’s also important to be properly informed. Below are nine myths I hear all the time about why people shouldn’t adopt from foster care .
Y'all know how much I LOVE talking about all things Disney! However, there are many aspects of planning the perfect Disney vacation that I'm just not able to give a whole lot of input or advice about. One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is regarding the Disney Dining Plan. Which I have ZERO percent experience or knowledge on at all. So thankful for Carrie (from Wiley Adventures ) and her post today: The Disney Dining Plan can be one of the most overwhelming parts to planning a Walt Disney World Vacation, but it can also be one of the best parts if you know how to navigate it well.
Ever had a child in a wedding? I've had the experience a couple of times and it can be pretty stressful and overwhelming while equally such an honor and so adorable! Today Christine, from Christine Keys , is guest posting on this topic. You can read my post today over on Wiley Adventures about why we travel with our babies as infants! A couple of weeks ago my brother got married. Both of my children were part of the wedding party. They played the parts of page boy and flower girl. I'm not sure how other parents feel, but personally, I was somewhat anxious about how they would do. For reference, my kids were 19-months old and 3 years old at the time of the wedding. I didn't want them making a huge scene and causing major disruptions. Thankfully, that didn't happen, and I believe a lot of it had to do with the following tips. Be Prepared This involves communication. Don't expect the bride and groom to be the ones to always reach out. They may be tied up and busy...
What kid doesn't love legos? Have you ever considered the benefits of learning basic coding concepts using legos that you already have around the house? Me either! Super thankful to Kim from Team Cartwright for writing on this topic for me today! I'm guest posting over on Mama's Organized Chaos about how to set up a family budget! Screens are everywhere. And knowing what is going on behind those screens is a valuable skill, one I admit I wish I knew more about. Coding is a very marketable life skill, and it is a great learning activity for kids. Kids of all ages actually. You know what else is great for kids? Legos. I just love Legos the support open-ended play and creativity along with STEM skills. Legos are also great for teaching children about coding. Don't worry, this is doable for even the biggest technophobe. Grab some legos and try this basic coding activity for kids of all ages.
This post was written by Cole Ramirz as a guest post for my blog! I know SO MANY mamas are pregnant with twins and it can be overwhelming to know what is actually needed...enjoy her insight on this topic! ***** With each baby, I have developed more of a LESS IS MORE attitude. My husband hates clutter (and really, so do I), so with each new child I've felt some pressure to really pare down baby items to just the necessities. But of course, we have twins. What does this mean in terms of STUFF? we thought. Do we need two of everything ? Two cribs, two swings, two pack and plays? Double the clothes, the diapers, the bottles, and the wipes? OH THE FEAR IN MY HUSBAND'S EYES. She's not going to buy two of those huge jumparoos is she?
Kye, You are officially nine years old. You are only a few years away from being a pre-teen. I am not sure if I am completely ready for that. Having Spear around has brought back so many memories of you as a baby. Your first steps. You saying golf over and over. Me singing random songs to you.(I still do that)
Today is Babywise Friendly Blog Network Day and I'm guest posting about the topic of adoption over on Christine Keys ...today Katrina from Mama's Organized Chaos is sharing about the topic of undergoing life changes with a strong willed child. Have you had any big life changes recently? Moving? New baby? Death in the family? Just a lot going on? Those things all can take up your time. They can make you stressed. They can impact your day to day life. The end result impacts your child as well. Your child gets less attention when these big moments steal your time and your focus. Your child feels the mood changes if you are stressed. Your child then begs for attention and starts acting out. You suddenly feel overwhelmed. Not only are you dealing with huge things in your life right now, your child has chosen this time- this of all times, to start acting out. Well it's no coincidence. This is what is currently happening in our house right now. We are moving. It'...
I know Zach doesn't have much of a blog presence but I love that he takes the time to write out birthday letters to each of our children on their birthdays and that he writes out his version of each of their birth stories. I know these posts are going to be SO special to each of them! You can read my version of Spear's birth story here! ***** By this point in Emily’s Journey of Parenthood you have meet me on a few occasions. My name is Zach, and if you are a frequent blog reader, then you probably know more about my life than I do. I love God, family, sports, and I am terrible at writing. Also I am not as "PC" as my wife. People are constantly looking for reasons to be offended in this day and age. Nothing I say in this entry is to offend anyone. So if you get offended, that’s on you. If you have read any of my other entries (Bday letters or birth stories), then you are well aware of my writing deficiencies. So all of you...
Robyn and I have been good friends since our oldest children were infants (going on 9 years this summer!). I have always been so encouraged and intrigued by her story as a working-outside-the-home mama. I've been a stay at home mom even before I was a mom so having a close friendship with someone who has always worked outside the home has been so neat and I love that we can share our experiences with each other. I have been BEGGING Robyn for years now to share her story! I think her perspective on this decision is a common one and one that will help other moms who may be dealing with guilt for not staying home or even pressures regarding working or being a sahm. Be sure to visit Robyn's blog over at The Robyn's Nest to learn more about her and her sweet family! If there’s one thing that you figure out pretty quickly after having your first child, it’s that motherhood can be so tricky. You *think* that you know where you stand on issues and how you want to do...
