by Tiffany Bluhm | Dec 17, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
Christmas is different year after with kids and one thing is for sure… keep the expectations realistic. I sometimes laugh at my “foolproof” Christmas plans when we are sick, ruled by nap time, and a ferocious need for coffee. My message to...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Dec 15, 2015 | Adoption, Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
For real, I have a five year old. Time has flown by since we became a family when he was 2 1/2 and it’s been so sweet. I wouldn’t trade it for the world and I am overjoyed we made the choice to adopt first. For those considering adopting before having...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Dec 2, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
We did it. We made it through Thanksgiving. We are safely in our stretch pants swearing off sweet potato mash and pumpkin pie for at least a few weeks until Christmas parties find us stuffing our faces with bacon wrapped dates. Face it, the holidays provide ample...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 19, 2015 | Adoption, Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
It’s the toothy smile from ear to ear whenever he sees me. It’s the look in his eyes when I walk in the door and he flails his arms and legs to make his way to me. It’s the nuzzle on my neck and the grip on my shoulder of his chubby little fingers....
by Tiffany Bluhm | Nov 8, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
My words. My words when spoken to my child have the power to encourage, grow, and fuel. My words also have the power to break, bend, and snap. Too often I carelessly snap at my little one expecting him to think like he’s much older than he is. My fault,...
by Tiffany Bluhm | Oct 28, 2015 | Heart and Soul, Kiddy Diaries
My baby is a year old. I can’t believe it. His toothy smile and high pitched giggle makes my heart melt. It’s been a year of diaper changes, middle of the night feedings, chewing on board books, and sweet snuggles. My heart overflows with joy at the mere...
