After adopting Ezra in 2015 we felt whole and complete as a family. Two kids is a great number. I loved the work of being foster parents though and we were pretty alright at it so we decided we'd keep going and keep helping. We fostered a few littles after Ezra's case and each time … Continue reading Waiting on Sunshine: pt. 1/6
I try to make just about any unpleasant thing into something fun. Nervous about something coming up? Play what I call "Best, Worst and Likely." Think of the most insane worst case scenario you can come up with, I mean completely, laughably, darkly bonkers. Then think of the craziest best case scenario, again, more bonkers … Continue reading An Element of Fun
I want to provide another perspective for any friends still reluctant to wear masks. I have 3 high-risk kids at home. Because of his wonky airway my baby, Oliver, has been hospitalized with pneumonia more times than most adults. Even before COVID we avoided taking Oliver out to places with lots of people. For years … Continue reading Another Perspective on Mask Wearing
Sitting outside in the rocking chair practicing mindfulness when the almost-4-year-old came out and asked to sit in my lap. Practicing mindfulness can be done anywhere for any length of time, even seconds. Take a deep breath, notice how it feels as you let the air in then out. Notice how the air feels on your skin. Notice any … Continue reading Practicing Mindfulness
Last week I had one of those days where it's not one big awful thing but a constant flow of one pretty of difficult thing after another. I spent the entire day counting and recounting how long it was until bedtime for all the kids. I had grand plans that were going to get me … Continue reading Say YES
Jess Building Joy 