First things first, let me say, I really do like Kelle Hampton. I like her blog, Enjoying The Small Things and her book, “Bloom“. I like her gorgeous stream on Instagram, with almost 40,000 followers. Please note that for the record. This post is not about not liking her, snarking on her, or anything like [Read On]
Originally Posted On Love From The Oven Last week HuffPost Parents shared an amazing and powerful “care map” that special needs parent Cristen drew to illustrate all that goes into caring for her special needs child. It was incredible to look at and see all of the items written out, the items that for most [Read On]
Originally Posted On Love From The Oven There are days that are good. There are days that are bad. And there are some days that are hard. Today is hard. I always feel like I need to immediately add a disclaimer – it could be so much worse. I’ve watched friend’s lose spouses at young [Read On]
(Originally posted on Love From The Oven) This is more of a personal post than a baking post, one of my “behind the blog” type of posts. And a long one! 2012 has been an extremely busy year here in the Love From The Oven house. In addition to baking up sweets and treats and [Read On]
For the overwhelming majority of my life, I have never really cared about feeling a sense of belonging with cliques or groups. I think middle school was probably the last time/place I really cared about it, which I think is a middle school requirement. Once I moved on to high school I had a [Read On]
I realize lately that there are a lot of things I miss. They say the journey as a special needs parent involves mourning and loss, and maybe that’s a bit of what this is. Either way, I just know that there are some things I really miss… I miss the blissful ignorance you have before [Read On]
Can’t believe how long it’s been since I have posted. Wondering if someone’s nap will be cut short and this post won’t make it’s way out. Life has been so hectic, it’s hard to come up from air. Kind of a free for all post of what’s been going on… My Sweet Baby G… We [Read On]
My oldest has danced for many years. Almost seven. She loves it and has made great friends and had great experiences. But I am beginning to wonder if it’s time for a change. Time for doing things differently. She loves to dance and she loves to perform, but I also know she’d [Read On]
I'm Christi. Thanks for stopping by. This is my "other" blog, where you can sometimes find me when I am away from the oven. Things aren't quite as sugar coated here. This is life, the blogger behind the blog, the mama to two sweet girls, one with special needs that are a big part of our every day life. These are my rants and ramblings about anything and everything. Except chocolate & sprinkles. Thanks for stopping by.
