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Marriage

7 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 3 Comments

Something has been bugging me so I'm going to get on my soapbox for a moment. I saw this commercial a while ago and every now and then I'll remember it and get irritated. It's a commercial for the Honda CRV and part of a series about "leap lists" (the list of things you want to … Continue reading Marriage

Water is Fun

25 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. - Fred (Mr.) RogersToday was a good day 🙂 I'm still having a good amount of cramping from this second miscarriage which is no good, but Daniel … Continue reading Water is Fun

Daniel the Daddy

4 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

This morning Aurelia climbed up on the coffee table and quickly fell head-first (of course) onto the floor. Usually when something like that happens Daniel and I will stand back and let her figure out she isn't hurt, calm herself down and continue playing. This teaches her to deal with being upset and calm herself down … Continue reading Daniel the Daddy

Accomplishments

15 April 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Each of us had some little accomplishments today, so I thought I'd share :)Aurelia said "Star Trek." Daniel and I have been watching it on Netflix, so when he said, "Aurelia, do you want to watch Star Trek?" she parroted back, "Star Trek?" We're turning her into a little geek. 🙂 She also said 'yes' for … Continue reading Accomplishments

Dialogue

10 April 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Maybe we're the only ones who think its funny, but here is some of the amusing dialogue between Daniel and I recently.Late at night while getting into bed, sleeping baby in the next room...Me: (yelling, while in the Haka stance) "Ka mate Ka mate! Ka ora Ka ora! Ka mate Ka mate! Ka ora Ka … Continue reading Dialogue

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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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