Category: Family
35 Things About Me on My 35th Birthday!
| December 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General, Inspirations |
Yep two birthdays right in a row. I made sure last year to walk my baby out before it was the 6th of December because no mom should have to share her birthday, let alone their child. I thought it might be fun to tell you 35 things about me, as a way to get to know me a bit better. Jimmy Carter was President the year I was born.… more
My Precious Ayla Turns One
| December 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Inspirations, Kid's Corner |
My precious Ayla what a gift you are to your mommy and daddy. To watch you grow from a small babe to a beautiful little girl toddling all around. Your birth was peaceful and spiritual a moment in time that has forever transformed your mom. Your smile lights up the room and your hair a conversation piece where ever we go. Your brother and sister love you so much and… more
Happy Mother’s Day
| May 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you all had a fabulous day with your families and were blessed. My husband is out of town, but I still got up with my kids and celebrated my motherhood. I took my kids to Denny’s and then we did some summer shoe shopping and playing at a playground area for a couple of hours. Love, Amee more
50 Fab and Fun Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
| May 7, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General |
Mothers are the bedrock of our society, it is their love and constant care that make the world go round and round. Mothers are selfless and give even when exhausted because they love and cherish you. Take time this Mother’s Day to make your mother feel loved and appreciated. Here are fifty ways to bring a smile to your Mother’s heart whether you are grown or still at home.… more
Inexpensive Chewable Tubing for Oral Fixation
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
Lately I feel like we take two steps forward and one or more steps back sensory wise with our son Tristan. My recent pregnancy was hard on me physically. Mentally and emotionally drained I became a reactive parent, rather than one who responds with firm calmness. Tristan began to bite his nails which is not the first time, but this time the behavior became a habit. With a new baby… more
Change your Child’s Behavior for the Better
| April 16, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Kid's Corner |
Last summer I was a mother ready to pull my long blonde hair out. My two and a half year old daughter Keira was unruly, disrespectful, and down right mean. I knew some of this behavior was due to the fact she could not verbalize her every want or desire clearly, but the tantrums, kicking, biting and screaming were enough to make me wonder what kind of mother I was.… more
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child, and creates feelings of security, love and self-worth. Many times as parents we become wrapped… more
Cake Pops: What Not To Do!
| March 23, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Cooking, Desserts, Family, Gluten-Free, Kid's Corner |
Have you heard about the new cake phenomenon called “cake pops“, created by Bakerella.com? I was intrigued by these round, candy-coated cake balls, and thought how hard can they really be to make. I googled how to make cake pops and watched the video by Bakerella, and then went shopping at my local Walmart. The cake pops did not look difficult to make, and I was sure I could even… more
My Son with Autism Can Read A Book!
| February 25, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family |
A couple of nights ago before dinner, my five year old son Tristan asked me to read a Bob Book from his ABA therapy box. I was tired and in a hurry, but sat down on our tan cushioned folding chair in the therapy room, and I told him to read the book to me instead. To my shock and amazement my son read the entire Bob Book all by himself… more
A Glutton for Punishment
| February 23, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? I tend to do this a lot in my life. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. I pride myself on being an individual who can do it all and without help. This is a downfall of mine at times, but I love the feeling of accomplishing a goal by myself. As a mother of three, with the youngest a… more
Thank God for Guardian Angels
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby, Family, Inspirations |
I started my day like any other with cleaning, cooking, laundry, cuddling and playing with my three children. That morning my world froze in a moment of time: thank God for guardian angels. My nine week old baby girl Ayla is very strong, and I went to get our Bumbo chair for her in my bedroom upstairs. I laid her on the chaise lounge part of our sage green… more
It Is About Love, Not Diamonds
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Marriage and Love |
Valentine’s Day is all about love, kisses, diamonds, chocolates, and roses. It is a holiday to make singles feel cast aside and for couples to stress out. Our minds fill with a myriad of phrases like “What should I get him? Should I go for diamonds or chocolates? Will he forget? What if she hates this?” I was single once, and I despised this holiday along with all of the chocolates and red or pink… more
Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas
| February 13, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
When I was a child my parents found special ways to make me feel loved on Valentine’s Day, and they did not break the bank. As a mother I want to continue this tradition and make Valentine’s Day special for my children too. Here are some kid friendly Valentine’s Day ideas to make this year memorable and fun for your kiddo. 1. Valentine Pancakes: Make your kids a special breakfast with heart pancakes. All… more
Cosleeping with a Regular Crib
| February 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby, Family, How To . . . |
Cosleeping is a perfect option for a mother who wants to keep their new baby close to them. I coslept with my two older children until they were nearly a year old. Even now they often end up in our bed at some point during the night. I currently cosleep with my new born baby girl, but before her birth I looked at various cosleeper options that attach to the side of a bed. Safety for my new… more
The Love of a Grandmother
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
As a child I looked forward to visits with both of my grandparents, but I especially loved to spend time with my grandmothers. The love of a grandmother was the best. My father’s mother, Grandma Hamilton, lived in California on an 80 acre cattle ranch nestled within the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley. There were many hot lazy days when I swam in their man-made lake with my cousins,… more
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