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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

Birthday Fun

21 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

With my last miscarriage I just wanted to be alone, be sad and wait for it to be over. This time I've found I want to stay busy, stay distracted and try not to think about it. Fortunately, the first Saturday after finding out we had lost our baby was a very busy one. It … Continue reading Birthday Fun

Toddler Talk

12 May 2012 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Daniel and Aurelia made this video this morning while they let me sleep in 🙂 She's had a cold all week and is finally feeling better. This is probably the cutest video we have of Aurelia 🙂 Daniel used the front facing camera on his phone so she could see herself while recording. A few … Continue reading Toddler Talk

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

Thank You!

29 April 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

My goal for this week was that people who read my posts would, 1) feel more comfortable with those experiencing infertility, 2) know how best to be helpful and supportive, 3) understand what couples with infertility go through and 4) know what to expect if they find themselves in the same situation.At times while doing these posts … Continue reading Thank You!

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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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