Jessica Dennison
My name is Jessica and I am a wife, mom and angel mommy. I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. When I am not keeping up with my daughter Ella-Grace, you can find me practicing yoga to regain my center. My life experiences have shaped me into the mommy I am today and I hope to be able to share them with you.
Lessons From the Climbing Rope
I recently enrolled my daughter in gymnastics. We were encouraged by her teacher to get her involved in extracurricular activities to support interactions with other children. Ella-Grace, for lack of better terms, is an...
Planning your Summer Road Trip with Whole Foods Market
Summer is upon us and that means family summer vacation time and the road trips that come with it! Long car rides often leave limited decisions for dining options. I enlisted the help of...
Dear Momma, You Are Amazing!
Dear Momma,
This letter is to express the gratitude that is not always given. You do so much for everyone and find a way to ensure that everyone’s needs are met before your own. Not...
The Odds ARE in Your Favor
Tonight as I awaited in the drive thru at my favorite Saturday restaurant, I watched a mom load her child into the car and then get in the car herself. As I was still...
Planning the Perfect Picnic with help from Whole Foods Market
My family is a "grab and go" family as our super busy schedules makes it difficult to stop and enjoy a meal. Often we are putting together several meals on a Sunday in preparation...
Confessions of a Degree-Seeking Momma
About 2 and a half years ago I embarked on the beginning of my PhD. As I am closing in on the final steps of this degree, I have taken some time to reflect...
“Are those your man pants?” And other funny things my kid says!
Over the years my kid has said some pretty funny things. As I share them with my family they tell me I need to start writing them down. I have a note in my...
The End of an Era: Advice to my Best Friend as she Becomes a...
I met my best friend 16 years ago. She was my first roommate and helped me to become the person I am today. She has always been my escape from being a mommy. A...
The Day Jakob Came
Every year on my son’s birthday we choose to make it a happy day. We celebrate with a cupcake, buy a cupcake for a stranger and send a balloon up to the sky. Some...
I’m Going to be Tired for the Rest of my Life
Let’s face it. Being a mom is hard work. As I sit here writing this post I can barely keep my eyes open. I am just plain exhausted and my kid isn’t involved in...
Handling Grief at the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, I felt it only natural to talk about how I choose to handle grief during the holiday celebrations. Each year it gets a bit easier, but each year I...
Boo Hoo: How We Chose to Handle Temper Tantrums
Temper Tantrums have evolved tremendously over the years. The first temper tantrums were easy to manage. Ella-Grace would simply lay on the floor and stare up at the world around her with the saddest...
My 13 Reasons
The number 13 is a number that holds meaning in our household. It can identify with both positive and negative things. Our son, Jakob, was 13 days old when he died and he died...
I’m Afraid of the Dark. Can You Just Do it for Me?
About bedtime the other night a storm rolled through the area. I was talking to my mom on the phone and Jesse was getting Ella-Grace ready for bed. He asked her to go to...