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Life isn’t fair

2 April 20147 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Life isn't fair. I know life isn't fair, and I don't expect it to be. Lately though I've been wanting to cry and angrily yell at the universe that one thing in life is completely, unacceptably unfair. Kids should not be soΒ acquainted with loss, with grief and with a loved one gone too soon. It's. … Continue reading Life isn’t fair

Is She Yours?

18 November 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

"Is she yours?"I think this is the question we've gotten more than any other since adopting Noah. We aren't shy about his being adopted and when people hear we have a 3 year old daughter that always seems to be their first question, "Is she yours?". The first time I heard it it kind of … Continue reading Is She Yours?

C Family Tidbit #5 – The First About Noah!

24 October 2013 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Noah loves music and especially when we sing to him πŸ™‚ His favorite is when Aurelia sings for him πŸ™‚ She usually makes up songs about how they'll play when he's bigger and he gives her huge smiles in response πŸ™‚

Runner

20 June 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

This morning on our walk Aurelia said she wanted to run, so I found a line on the pavement, told her we would race to a tree up ahead, and said "ready, set, go" and man did Little Miss go! πŸ™‚ It was pretty awesome not only seeing her run pretty quickly for a 2 … Continue reading Runner

Cousin Time

4 April 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

A few weeks ago my cousin and her two cuties stopped by for a visit on their way through town πŸ™‚ I haven't seen these two in years and right now they live a few states away so it was fantastic to have all three of them over πŸ™‚ Aurelia LOVED having kids to play … Continue reading Cousin Time

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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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