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Meet Ms. MommyHH6
Meet Ms. MommyHH6 Our Family, Our Struggles, Our Journey My husband and I have been married for a decade but it seems like only yesterday. He is a career soldier and we have been through more than a...
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Lessons in Special Needs Parenting
Lessons in Special Needs Parenting There are so many things that you learn as a special needs mom. Some are learned accidentally, some are mistakes you’ve learned from and some are in the form of...
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Moving with a Special Needs Child
Moving with a Special Needs Child A PCS (Permanent Change of Station) is a normal part of any military family. It is also a very stressful, hectic and time-consuming process. Add to the mix a child...
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The FRG Leader Called…(Who? The FR-What?)
The FRG Leader Called (WHO? The FR-What?) Understanding the FRG Chain Brand new to the Army life and naïve to all that it entails…. A new military spouse has to learn quick and understand acronyms the...
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Tips for Sending Care Packages
Tips for Sending Care Packages Understanding how to get that package to your loved one! We’ve been through more than a few deployments in my husband’s 15 years in the Army. However, I ALWAYS have to...
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Fantastic Themed Care Packages!
Fantastic Themed Care Packages! My husband is THISCLOSE to his next deployment and care packages are one of the many things on my mind and to-do list right now. As I mentioned last post along with tips...
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Just a Few Words to My Younger Self
I would tell my younger self… so many things. There is so much I wish she knew and advice I wish she was given. She wasn’t pushed in the right direction, well she wasn’t pushed at all. I wish...
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Your Marriage CAN Survive Emotional Infidelity
Marriage is complicated… Throw in the military, deployments , kids , medical problems and you get even more so. You get stress, frustration, exhaustion and sometimes infidelity. Infidelity comes in...
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Special Needs and Summer Routines
Hooray, it’s summer! School’s out! No more homework! No classes. Lots of free time…. No more school? The normal routine is out the window. For most children and moms, this is not a big deal. They are...
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Special Needs and Bad Weather
Preparing for any kind of weather emergency is important and a plan is needed for any family. When you have a special needs child this becomes both required and complicated. For us, Blondie has always...
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Military Special Needs Mom, Jennifer S. and “Kaitlyn’s Law”
Military Special Needs Mom, Jennifer S. and “Kaitlyn’s Law” About Jennifer: As a military mother with a special needs daughter, she has a heart touching story of a true fighter. Jen is married to a...
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The “Model” Marriage ?
The “Model” Marriage? My parents in 1966 when they were engaged. Thankful Thursday: The “Model” Marriage I am thankful for my parents’ 40 year example of a marriage promise kept, vows meant and love...
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Drinking & Driving: The Aftermath
Drinking & Driving: The Aftermath Year: 1999 Drunk driver slammed into the back of my vehicle. It took a year to learn to walk again, several surgeries and numerous other medical problems that...
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Life as an Adult with ADHD: What it’s REALLY like
Life as an Adult with ADHD: What it’s REALLY like I have tried so many times to explain to friends, family and especially my husband how it actually FEELS to have ADHD. Why do I do the things I do?...
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I was very unprepared…unmedicated childbirth!
I was very unprepared… for unmedicated childbirth. It’s the natural way, it’s what we are made for, you forget the pain… that’s what I’ve heard my whole life in regards to unmedicated childbirth....
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Books for Mililtary Kids!
Great Books for Military Kids! My entire family LOVES to read. We have always tried to make sure our kids see us read and we all read together at night. We try to ensure that both girls love to read....
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Add to Your Military Spouse Book List!
I LOVE to read and as a new military spouse I read ALOT of books to get me up to date on military life I wanted to share a few of my favorite Books for Military Spouses with you today! Books for...
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How to Make a ” I’m Thankful For..” Placemat
How to Make a ” I’m Thankful For..” Placemat Holidays are a BIG deal in our family. With a military spouse, we make the most of the holidays we get to spend together. A big part of our traditions is...
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How to Make an “I am Thankful Tree” Keepsake
How to Make an “I am Thankful Tree” Keepsake As you know, holidays are a BIG deal in our family. With a military spouse, we make the most of the holidays we get to spend together. A big part of our...
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How to Make a Ribbon Snowman
How to Make a Ribbon Snowman! It is our first winter at Fort Carson in Colorado. Today is our first “snow day” from school and I wanted to share a relevant and easy craft to keep the little ones busy...
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