Talking About Little Arm
Jordan and I were talking about having a little arm this week. It’s rare when we just talk about her limb difference… because there’s so much to talk about. And people, Miss Jordan is a talker. It’s the only thing she gets a check-minus on almost every week in her weekly folder from school. The…
Read More +Stirring Up Memories for the Disney Moms Panel
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you may have noticed I have a bit of a Disney habit. It’s one of the few places where our family can totally let loose. We love the rides, the way all cast members believe in doing good for visitors and we love how the park celebrates…
Read More +Be Fierce and Make a Difference
I always planned to be a fierce parent: Fight for my kids and give them what they need. But I never expected to follow the path I’ve taken. I wanted to be a fierce parent so my kids could grow up strong and confident and ignore the cultural expectations of what is considered “perfect.” Instead,…
Read More +Disney, American Girl, Legos, Oh My!
This past weekend was full of family, friends and many big brands. It’s kind of wacky how busy and fun filled we packed into less than 72 hours. The fun started when I got an email from Disney saying I moved into the second round in the search for members of the Disney Parks Moms…
Read More +One-Handed Zippers | For Real
I am rarely excited about clothing. But right before I went to sleep last night, I discovered a link from Fast Company that was shared by a Born Just Right mom. It’s quite possibly one of the most tiny, yet remarkable things I’ve seen. For anyone who struggles with zippers (and there are many beyond the…
Read More +5 Posts You May Have Missed
It hit me earlier this week… This website is FULL of stories and experiences. Way more than anyone can just sit and read through. I should try to go through old posts and help newer readers jump in and learn some of the lessons I’ve already learned inside the special needs and limb different world.…
Read More +An Unplanned Goodbye
Fourteen years ago, I was a new parent. I was a few months into being a dog mom. I took the job very seriously. Our dog, Dudley, attended puppy kindergarten and we made sure he greeted neighborhood children each morning so he could get acclimated around kids before we had our own. He was a…
Read More +Headbands and Prosthetics – A Team Effort
I’m a bit obsessed with Jordan’s long term comfort and health. We use prosthetics mainly to give her shorter limb a rest. If you hang out with her, you’ll quickly see how easily she uses her little arm to do any and all things. It is not a passive short arm. When you step back…
Read More +Playground Playtime Inclusion
I often think back to when Jordan was a newborn. My head would fill with all of my worries. You know, the regular worries you have for your baby but also the new worries about how a limb difference might affect her life. I often would think back to playing on the playground in elementary…
Read More +Jordan Has A Challenge For You
Jordan and I have talked a lot about Camp No Limits and brainstormed about ways to raise money for other kids to attend camp. Last year, we raised thousands of dollars by running races and holding a fun Finding Nemo movie event. This year, we’re planning to run in a 5K together and Jordan hopes…
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