Brigham is 21-months-old. It is very hard for me to grasp that Landon was this same age when Brigham was born. You see, Brigham can communicate. He can say a lot of words at this point. But we can’t have conversations with him. We can’t make him understand how things work. He … [Read more...] about Building on Brotherly Love
Archives for February 2012
The sun will come out tomorrow!
Our nighttime routine always includes me singing to Landon. I used to sing to Brigham but he is currently refusing all live performances. I’m not too upset because Landon still has plenty of requests. Once I have finished reading a couple of books it is then time for the musical … [Read more...] about The sun will come out tomorrow!
goodbye, sweet Reubin
On Tuesday, we had to do the thing that no pet owner ever wants to do. We had to say goodbye to our sweet pug Reubin. For years, he had been unable to use his hind legs very well at all. But over the weekend they gave out completely and his kidneys were also failing him. We … [Read more...] about goodbye, sweet Reubin
5 things I’m doing to beat depression
If you don’t already know this, I’ve been busting my butt to beat a severe depressive episode that began in June of 2011. I think it’s safe to say that I’m finally in the “safe” zone as I like to call it. It took me six long months and a lot (A LOT!) of medication and dosage … [Read more...] about 5 things I’m doing to beat depression
Sometimes the internet can be ugly
Last week, when I posted my first vlog, I received this anonymous comment: When I first saw it, I was shocked. I quickly logged into my account and sent it to the trash. I’d like to say that I brushed it off and it didn’t affect me. But I promptly left work, drove to … [Read more...] about Sometimes the internet can be ugly
Vlog: Questions Answered #1
I would have posted this sooner. Then I realized it took me twenty minutes to record all my answers. And since NOBODY wants to watch a 20 minute vlog I knew I would have to figure out how to edit a video. I had no earthly idea how to do it. But I kinda sorta figured it out last … [Read more...] about Vlog: Questions Answered #1