Yesterday, after only two days with our new Elf on the Shelf, Buddy, my big kid, Ty, told me that he knew that it wasn’t real. Gulp. He knew that it was me who had been moving our “Buddy the Elf” around the house in funny positions each night. At first, I hid the disappointment that […] Read more…
Oh December, here you are again. The month that brings such a mixture of heartache and joy each and every year since Zack died at age 3 and a half. I can’t truly wrap my head around the fact that this is the fourth Christmas without him. Fourth! How is that possible? It’s been four […] Read more…
Kindness is finally in style! As the holidays approach, I’m realizing that along with the gift guides and toy commercials, are an equal number of opportunities to give back with gifts that help those in need! Better still is that families are beginning to make giving back a part of their own holiday traditions. The […] Read more…
This is the time of year when holidays, traditions and family become even more important and parents and kids alike are making their lists and working to create their idea of the “perfect” Christmas. In our house and in our family, the “perfect” Christmas is a time for celebrating each other, giving gifts that make […] Read more…
Another year goes by and the Christmas tree is up. So is our new Elmo decoration. The lights are twinkling, the carols are playing, the ornaments tell a story of our life and there are several branches adorned with Elmos for Zack. And yet, I just can’t find that spirit again this year. It’s been […] Read more…