Musings of a Marfan Mom

November 6, 2010
by marfmom
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Project Smile

I’m late this month, but this is my post for Project Smile. Thanks to Kristi for reminding me about it! The linky for Project Smile is open until 11:59 pm if you want to join in.

Things That Make Me Smile

The Menininho just learned how to say “all done” (“uh-duuuh”). He is SO emphatic when he says it – throwing his arms out dramatically – that I laugh every single time.

My belly. It’s large. A lot of clothes don’t fit. It looks awesome though and I’m going to miss it when it’s gone in a few weeks.

Starbucks, specifically their pumpkin bread and hot chocolate. (Mom, we’re going to have to bake some when you’re here. And by we, I mean mostly you if I’m still supposed to be in bed.)

On Wednesday, M. protested when I dropped him off at class. It only lasted a moment, but in that moment he was upset to see me go. This hasn’t happened before. I told his occupational therapist that although sure, I don’t like seeing my little guy upset, I was really grateful for this because it’s a sign that he knows me and that I’m a Special Person. Yes, sometimes it’s convenient to have a child who doesn’t care if you’re in the room or not, but most of the time it’s actually kind of painful because I want to know that my child loves me and knows who I am and misses me when I’m not there. Now I know he does 🙂

So now it’s your turn: what brings a smile to your lips?

November 2, 2010
by marfmom
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Feature Your Store

The holiday season is upon us and I’m going to go out on a limb and guess most of you aren’t like me and finished with your shopping (yes, go ahead and be jealous…most all the gifts are already wrapped too!). Perhaps you’re at a loss for what to get some of those hard-to-buy-for people on your list, or you have a commitment to buying homemade this year.

I know some of you have Etsy shops or other forms of in-home businesses. I would like to feature your shop! Please send me an email at marfmom at gmail dot com with the link to your store and a short description of your products (a picture is bonus!) and store/you. If you have any deals going on this holiday season, let me know too! If you want me to host a giveaway in conjunction with your post I’m happy to, but this is by no means required. Please send me your descriptions by November 9th.

I’ll put together a post or series of posts highlighting your stores. Then, those of you who are still shopping, come back and check them all out…maybe you’ll find what you’ve been looking for!