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Three Years. #ThisIsForJosh
Three years ago tonight, I snuggled with my boy and fell asleep sooner than I meant to for the last time. I woke up a few hours later and had to watch his sisters' world crash down around them, knowing they'd be going home without their brother and best friend. We left Children's Hospital without our boy on the oppressively hot afternoon of July 7, 2014. I don't know how we made it the few blocks to the hotel without collapsing, but once we did, we couldn't leave. We couldn't bring ourselves to go home yet without him. It hasn't gotten easier to be without him. Three years is a long time, but a sound, smell, or glimpse can bring me right back to the hospital. And I still wake up some … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day (A Day After, Anyway..) -M
Mother's Day is different than it used to be. I guess it always is. When we're little, it's exciting to make special things for mom, our own creations- cards, art, jewelry, breakfast, and, as a teen, apologies. Then it becomes our turn to be spoiled by the beautiful, simple pleasures of extra snuggles, breakfast made by tiny, messy hands, and maybe one … [Read More...]
Guest Post- A True Story of Surviving Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but really we should be trying to be more aware every day. The statistics are shocking- 1 in 4 women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. Please take the time to read and share this post so that together, we can help that number dwindle. Our very good friend, Emily, is one of the strongest … [Read More...]
Fish Food In The Sock Drawer…. Totally Normal, Right?
I don't know about you, but laundry hanging out of every drawer and stacked up on top of the bureau makes me NUTS! Today I couldn't take it anymore so I stopped what I was doing and started sorting out my oldest son's drawer. Not only did I find toddler sized socks (he's 15 😳) but I also found size 5T jammies. I also found a bottle of fish … [Read More...]
Why This Mom Loves Pokemon Go!
This mom of four (ages 8,10, 13, and 15) loves Pokémon Go! When my oldest two were younger and really into Pokémon, I was sometimes pregnant, sometimes nursing and ALWAYS tired. I could hear them talking about Pikachu and Dragonite and it sounded like a totally different language to me. They read the books, collected the cards, and watched the … [Read More...]
A Lost Child…. Every Parent’s Nightmare
Walking down the very crowded Ocean City boardwalk, in the middle of my long-awaited vacation last week, I heard the cry of a terrified child. My friend and I stopped short, as did a bunch of other moms. We know what primal fear sounds like. I turned to see a lost little boy. He had found a police officer who was saying and doing all the right … [Read More...]
A Little Update
I try not to overload Mommy Business with too much Joshua Kaye Foundation- but I've realized that's probably more than a little crazy. Losing Joshua has changed us forever, and we put so much of our energy into trying to #SpreadLoveAndKindness in his memory. This weekend, we held our first Family Fun Day & Touch-a-Truck event and it was fantastic. … [Read More...]
Not so Black and White
A few days ago, I shared an article and petition on our Facebook page. The petition demands that a "South African mayor stop invasive and degrading virginity tests" as scholarship criteria. I shared it because it horrifies me to think that young women are being held to certain expectations around their sexuality, and that they have to endure regular … [Read More...]
