While I won’t name names, a certain little boy just won’t quit growing! Not only is he outgrowing clothes at a faster pace than we had ever anticipated, but he is also outgrowing his orthotics…
To My Six-Month-Old Son
Happy six months, son! And with that said, that’s all I have come up with to write to you prior to sitting down. It’s crazy to think about, and hard to believe that six months…
Society Makes Fatherhood a Lonely Role — Especially for Dads of Disabled Kids
Being a dad to a child who has special needs is a uniquely rewarding but lonely role. There are many moments, days, or nights that, frankly, you feel you’re on an island alone. Fatherhood is…
Speech Therapy? No Thank You.
Harrison Greene, you rotten thing! HG started speech therapy today and was not a fan but worked hard during his first session. We are working on tongue coordination and preparing for solids! With having shots…
Five Months and Counting
We’ve officially made it to the 5-month mark! We crammed a decent amount of things into the last month, including HG’s second hike and third waterfall, his first trip to the beach, fireworks, new AFOs,…
Greene Does Greenville VI: The Next AFOs
Another visit to Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC has come and gone. In terms of follow-ups, this one proved to be a rather mundane visit on the HG scale. We started off with a quick…
Celebrating Tiny Movements
Super HG To watch your child’s arms laying limply at their side is its own kind of heartbreak. Something about them void of movement is just soul-crushing in a way. Everyone can’t wait for that…
First Trip to the Beach
Our first beach trip as a family of five is officially in the books! Our week in Destin, Florida is complete, a while it was great to be at the beach and with the kids…
The Importance of Words – Replacing Normal with Typical
Words are a funny thing. They can be powerful, hurtful, funny, telling, or emotional. We use them to communicate. To tell stories or pass along information, thoughts, or feelings. Sayings such as “the pen is…
A Quick Stop at Noccalula Falls
While on our way to Destin, Florida, we made a pit stop in Gadsden, Alabama for a “quick” hike and to check out Noccalula Falls. A waterfall that cascades over 90 feet into the Black…
Four Months Can be a Roller Coaster
Today makes four months for Mr. HG. I wish I could say that these monthly posts just come naturally, but I can’t. It seems like with each passing month, these get harder to write, not…
The Emotions of AMC Awareness Day
Jenna likes to make fun of me sometimes, saying I’m the long-winded one with posts, it’s partially why I created this blog. I tend the write more than a Facebook or Instagram post will allow….