Ashli

In the scariness of the room, the beeping of unknown machines, the conversations between the nurses, the various cords that hung from machines and draped across her body, it was her hands that I reached for and squeezed. April 11, 2018, was the last day I touched those hands, looked into her eyes, whispered ‘I love you,’ kissed her rosy cheeks, and the last time I saw her alive to say ‘goodbye.’ I knew walking out of the hospital that day I would never again see the woman who I had loved so much, who had raised me like a second mom, and who I had admired since a little girl. I remember everything about one year ago today, and I remember everything about her. 365 days since I last saw her physically on this Earth, and while the pain from remembering everything about one year ago today lives on in my heart and head, I pray to never ever forget anything about her.

*This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission on your clicks and/or purchases. To give you an idea of what the heck I am talking about, I am that person who will spend two weeks creating a gift basket for a wedding or baby shower. Yes, I probably skipped your registry, but you can bet that cooler packed with outdoor gear, or that farmhouse box stuffed with every item a hostess would need, made me happy as I put it together for you. , I feel your need for some and took the time to create some themed gift baskets for your little ones this Easter season.

A few weeks ago I shared my Hospital Bag Must Haves, and I swore I included what to pack for baby within the post. You never know when the baby is going to appear, and you cannot leave the hospital without a car seat. Our hospital required us to bring the car seat in, strap the baby in, have the car seat inspected with the baby strapped in, and then the same nurse accompanied us to the car for an installation check. your baby’s little hands from family and friends that visit and cannot help themselves but to touch the baby

Easter falls later this year, April 21, 2019. It always seems that when the holiday hits later in Spring, I suddenly feel like it has snuck up on me versus when it falls earlier. I am unsure if it is natural (although, I seem to hear this similar sentiment from fellow moms), or if the four years with one child spoiled me, or if this never-ending winter/cold/flu season has crushed my soul, either way, it has been all hands on deck. Under $50 – Creative Easter Basket Ideas – Easter Basket Ideas for Toddler Girls