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December 06, 2012 2 comments


Today was a bit harder than yesterday. I started to really think about the reality of losing my Mom. I will never have her there when I have another baby. I will never have her there when I am sick and need her to help me with Ace. She won't be around to listen when I am upset. She won't be there to offer me advice on things like motherhood or marriage or friendships. I won't ever be able to call her again. It seems unfair. This whole thing feels unreal. I already miss her. I miss the way she loved Ace and the little bond he shared with her. She was the only person he would hug all the time, the first person he easily smiled at and the person he looked for when we went over to my parents house. This whole thing is killing me.

Hey, Girl, Hey! 
Thankfully I have incredible family and friends. Today Bran and I hung out before he went to work and then two of my friends and sister came by. It really helped to have them over. One of my friends left and my sister, friend Andreina, Ace and I went to Target and had fun scouring the dollar section and dressing Ace up in funny girl accessories. Then we came home and Ash left and Andreina and I took Ace to the park which was so fun. Then we came home, all ate dinner then put Ace to bed and watched Catfish with Daniel. That show is amazing, I seriously can not get over these people's stories. Andreina and I ended up talking for hours which always ends up happening when we are together. It's crazy. When I was pregnant we once went to lunch and didn't end up leaving till almost dinner time and were both surprised when we got back to my house and were starving. We didn't even realize we had been talking for so long. I seriously am so blessed to have so many amazing friends. I just can not describe it. The way they are there when I need them and listen and don't feel the need to push me to talk about how I am feeling if I don't want to and just are there by being with me. If I do need to talk though they listen and are the best. I knew my friends were awesome before this but didn't realize how truly fortunate I was until now. As life goes on we don't always talk to our friends as often but if you can just pick up where you left off and enjoy that person, that is a great friend.
I also got a text from my friend Maggie inviting me to see a Christmas Pageant with her and her boyfriend's mother. She is such a great woman and I am so glad Maggie has a great future in-law (I mean lets face it her and Chad are meant to be). It actually made me tear up when she invited me. I had wanted to do something with my Mom this year for Christmas because she and I loved going to plays or shows and so it made me realize that wouldn't be happening but it was so sweet of them to include me. My other bestie Katie is coming down to help me with Ace for my Mom's services and then my other best friend Kat is going to try to come down if she is able to but she had already been here to help with Ace when my Mom was in hospice. All of this really just shows what beautiful people these women are.

My Mom's viewing and funeral is Sunday and Monday. I am dreading it. I do not want to see her that way. My Dad and sister think it might help bring closure and I am sure they are right. It has with my other family members but it still sucks. Ashley went over to my Dad's funeral home and was able to see my Mom and said she looks much better so that makes me feel better. I think, as weird as it might sound, we are so fortunate to have a funeral home family business because we have that security of knowing they are taking care of our Mom. They are just so fantastic at the care they show each person and family that comes through the door and I love that about them. The love and concern they have shown my Dad and my family has meant so much to me. I am sure my Dad isn't going to want to be there right now so I know it probably gives him some peace of mind knowing she is in good hands.

Ok this has turned into a long post that is probably depressing but this is where I am at right now. I have good moments and hard moments but thankfully I have my amazing little guy to keep me smiling and helping me know that life is incredible even in the hardest of times.

December 05, 2012 6 comments
Late last night my family lost a beautiful, caring, loving person. My Mother is now in Heaven with her parents, brothers and my Dad's parents, all of whom she loved so much. I am devastated to have lost my Mom but knowing she is no longer in pain after a month of being in the hospital brings some peace. I already miss her and wish she was going to be here for Ace to know her. She loves him so much and it kills me to know there was so many things she wanted to do with him.
I love you Mommy!



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December 04, 2012 15 comments
Hi, I’m Allie – The Practically Green Mom. I’m guest blogging for Bren today!  
 Here’s a little about me: I have a 15 month old. I live on coffee. (That pretty much sums it up.) This is a post I wrote back in May regarding the infamous Time magazine cover. It’s just a reminder that as moms, we should all support each other, and do what works best for our families! (Chances are, you’re a better mom than you think!)

We’re All AP Moms

(originally posted on May 11, 2012) By now, you've all seen it. Or at least heard about it. The latest cover of Time magazine. (If
you've been living under a rockyou really have no idea what I'm talking about, please Google "time magazine breastfeeding cover") It's making waves across the country. Breastfeeding and La Leche League groupies are rejoicing in the fact that a child who looks old enough to be in middle school has a boob in his mouth. The "other" mommies at the playground are either 1) appalled by the inappropriate nature of this photograph, and/or 2) feeling mega mommy guilt for being unwilling or unable to do so themselves. I thought about bringing the debate over here. How old is too old for a child to be breastfed?! But, when I actually got a chance to read the article this afternoon, I was surprised to see that the article had very little to do with extended breastfeeding (ie: breast feeding past the age of one). It's actually about Dr. Bill Sears and his family (who are well known for The Baby Book, The Vaccine Book, etc.) and how parents take their attachment parenting (AP) philosophy to the extreme. I will admit, I kind of wanted to be one of those AP, super-crunchy moms. But things don't always work out as planned... Enough Mom guilt for one day, though! As it turns out, according to these "eight principles of attachment parenting":
  • Preparation for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
  • Feed with Love and Respect
  • Respond with Sensitivity
  • Use Nurturing Touch
  • Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally
  • Provide Consistent Loving Care
  • Practice Positive Discipline
  • Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life
Even though I'm not a stay-at-home Mom, won't breastfeed my son until he starts kindergarten, and will not co-sleep until he goes away to college... I am still an AP mom! (And so are you, provided you don't abandon your child at the grocery store. Anymore. That one time he really needed to be taught a lesson...)


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