DOING LESS Doing less sounds counterproductive these days…but hear me out. A year or two ago, I wrote out our weekly schedule to share with everyone. I didn’t share it to show what an organized and getting-stuff-done kind of mama I am. I’m actually far from organized, and the schedule was overwhelming. I’ve battled depression […]
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TODAY I HEARD A BABY CRY
TODAY I HEARD A BABY CRY Today I heard a baby cry in Target. I was standing in line waiting get a drink at the Starbucks and heard the tiny cry of an infant…possibly new born. I’m not sure the age because the baby was covered by a blanket as it sat in it’s car […]
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY: A CHALLENGING YEAR
A CHALLENGING YEAR Every year I marvel at the fact that my first born is another year older. Perhaps it’s because every year means growth. Maybe it’s because I’m just so happy she’s alive and with us. Or maybe it’s because it’s a true realization that time is passing so quickly. Whatever the reason, this […]
I LOVE BEING A STAY-AT-HOME-MOM
BEING A STAY-AT-HOME-MOM It can be a thankless job. It can be overwhelming. There is no time off, no sick days, and no monetary pay…but I love being a stay-at-home-mom. It’s actually not something I ever planned to be, but there were a number of factors that contributed to me staying home with the kids. […]
FAITH IN TRIALS
FAITH IN TRIALS Our Sunday School class is currently going through the Book of James, and this past Sunday we studied faith through trials. God didn’t design trials to hurt us. Far from it! He allows trials in our lives to strengthen us. One trial that has been consistent for over 10 years now is […]
MY DECISION TO HOMESCHOOL
THE DECISION TO HOMESCHOOL It wasn’t an easy to decision to make until recently…I’ll get to that in a moment. But ever since we arrived in Savannah, I’ve had nothing but issues with the public school system and my daughters services through her IEP. Read more about that and get some helpful tips with this […]
The Blessing Of A Child With Special Needs
Blessing I know the word “blessing” isn’t often the first word that comes to mind when someone hears the term “special needs”. At this point in our journey, it is the first word that comes to mind. Jac is our blessing. (As well as our two boys.) This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. During the month […]
A Day In The Life…
Typcial This should probably be called “A Day in the Life of Kelley”, but really this includes the entire Bouchard Family. I’m just the one who gets the privilege most days of chauffeuring the kids around town. I call this “typical” because this is generally how our days go. Of course they can adjust depending […]