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In Defense of Birth Moms

8 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 7 Comments

Alright. I've given myself a few days. In fact, I've given myself over a week. Whenever something really upsets me I give myself a few days to calm down, think rationally, and gain some perspective before I respond, blog or facebook about it. This has saved me from saying and doing a lot of stupid … Continue reading In Defense of Birth Moms

Auntie Katie is Getting Married!

2 August 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Auntie Katie (Daniel's cousin) came by today to say hi before heading home to San Diego to GET MARRIED! Katie transferred to BYU and we've loved having her living nearby. She helps watch Aurelia and comes over to hangout, and its nice to have family within a few blocks of us. We're so excited for her. Now Aurelia … Continue reading Auntie Katie is Getting Married!

NO NO NO!

25 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

We don't know what brought this on but Aurelia got really hyper during her dinner last night. We had been working/playing out in the yard the last few hours, came in and gave her a bath (that's why her hair looks this way), then gave her a quesadilla for a late dinner. There was no sugar … Continue reading NO NO NO!

Hard

25 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Some days I am able to laugh and joke about my infertility.Some days I have infinite optimism that all of this will be for the benefit of our family and I'll be able to look back on it and see the good.Some days I am able to be over the moon, genuinely and wholeheartedly happy … Continue reading Hard

Lentil Stew

25 July 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I'm awful at making slow cooker meals. "But Jessica, its so easy. All you have to do is throw everything together and turn it on!" Yes, I've been told, many times. Well, somehow I do a really fantastic job of NOT making good crock pot meals, except for this one. I kept reading that lentils … Continue reading Lentil Stew

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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