I don’t know who in my house was more excited about the release of Finding Dory, my two toddlers or my 36-year-old, mid-life self. (Don’t judge me.) We’ve been talking about the movie for months, and I even made my daughters a “Days to Dory” countdown calendar for our kitchen. Every day, Nuala would place […]
People often ask me why I refer to my husband as “Mostly Wonderful” on Blind Motherhood. My husband is a rather quiet, private kind of guy who’s not too comfortable with me divulging (or at times berating…sorry, honey) him by his first name. And while I can honestly say “most” days he is a modern-day […]
By the time I finish cleaning up my kid’s toys, folding laundry and loading the dishwasher; it’s close to midnight. Add in work responsibilities with some dedicated blogging time and this momma rarely hits the pillow before 2am. Because my visual impairment is significantly worse after putting in my nightly eye medications; I’m usually pretty […]
What would you do if a tragic accident suddenly left you physically disabled? Do you think you could cope with the onset of a disability that would inevitably impact every facet of your life? Would you turn to suicide in an effort to escape your new ill-fated reality? Could you choose to “live boldly?” SPOILER ALERT: […]
Do you know the last time I went away for a few days with my husband? October 2014. For five days and four luxurious nights, we stayed on the maternity floor of our local hospital. I was recovering from a scheduled C-section. “Mostly Wonderful” slept in the hospital bed next to me. He made sure […]
Motherhood. The struggle is real. From endless feedings to dirty diapers, mothers everywhere have more than earned a day like Mother’s Day in their honor. While it’s important to show appreciation for any handmade craft or card our children make for us; it’s also nice get a “little” something special on Mother’s Day. (I hope you’re […]
Easter baskets. As parents, it’s our responsibility to fill them with things like candy and chocolate. I put a lot of thought into what my kids might enjoy in their baskets, even though they are both only toddlers. Truth be told, they would probably be happy with anything at this age, but mommy strives for perfection. (Clearly, […]
I’ve been lucky enough to have met some really amazing people through Blindmotherhood.com. One of my readers, who happens to work for DK Publishing, was kind enough to send me a set of their newest non-fiction braille books. Although she did not request a blog post in response to her thoughtfulness, I felt I absolutely […]
Recently, my three-year-old, Nuala, has become increasingly fascinated with “mommy’s canes.” Although not used every day, my daughter understands it’s a tool I utilize to help me navigate the world around us. She’s at the age where she wants to imitate everything I do. She has a matching apron when she helps me bake in our kitchen. She […]