To our Son on his Third Birthday
Another year has come and gone, and somehow; in the blink of an eye you are now a BIG 3 year old! This year, both dad and I wrote you a little note. To my son, that in a blink of an eye is turning three years…
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So, your child has head lice.
So, your child has head lice. Now what? First things, first, don’t panic! Fortunately, even though lice can spread, they carry no diseases which means that you and your child are not in danger, health-wise. It’s also important to remember that just because your child gets lice, it does…
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Valentine’s Crafts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and there’s still time to make some crafts for the special Valentine’s in your life. All you need is a toddler, some art supplies and a bath ready for a messy kid following craft time. Here are three easy toddler projects that…
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2016 Reflections
For those who know me on a personal level, they understand that 2016 has been a rough year. With a job change (a good one), continued fertility struggles and a miscarriage, this year has been anything but a walk in the park. This year has been eye-opening, and…
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A Very Jones Christmas
The past few weeks have been crazy thus the very tardy Christmas update. We got to celebrate Christmas two weekends in a row, and we loved every minute of it. We got to see so much family, which was truly fantastic. We had our first Christmas with Jason’s…
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Being Thankful through Infertility
(Original Post on: When Infertility Happens) I never thought I’d say this, but a part of me is thankful for my infertility. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. Seems hard to believe, right? It’s not something you’d expect to hear from someone on Thanksgiving who has…
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Halloween
Halloween was a ton of fun this year. Braxton is at that age where he is beginning to understand that saying “trick or treat” results in candy. The weather was beautiful, a bit brisk, but no snow or rain for once! Jason and I both worked the morning…
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Art Prize 2016
Sunday, my sister, Braxton and I had the opportunity to visit Art Prize in Grand Rapids. The day started out rainy and a bit cold, but it cleared up and warmed up. We got there nice and early to help beat the crowds, and I’m glad we did,…
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Importance of Reading Books to your Child
I grew up loving to read, so it was only natural that I prayed that my future child would also share the same passion as I. Along with the fact that I, myself, enjoy reading, I love reading to my son. As parents, we become pros at disguising our…