My head was pounding so I grabbed the throw pillow and blanket off the couch and curled up on the floor. Brody was playing at my feet and Jake was playing on the computer. Jake turned around and saw me on the floor and asked what I was doing. I told him that Mommy’s head hurt and that I just needed to lay there for a minuet. He got a big grin on his face and said “Oh I know what will make you feel better” as he jumped off the couch. “If I lie down and cuddle you it won’t hurt anymore!” so he put his little head on the pillow and got under my blanket. After about 30 seconds he got patted me on the head and said “See? Does that feel a little better now?” My head still hurt but my heart felt pretty damn good.

These are the moments I cherish.

My name is Allison, I am 28 years old and the mother of two wonderful boys. I will soon be celebrating my 5^th wedding anniversary to an amazing man. Jake (4years old) is the big brother. He has a great sense of humor and makes me laugh constantly. He was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes and will be dependant on insulin for life. Little brother Brody is 7 months old and in awe of Jake! He was born with a cleft lip and has already had one surgery to repair it. My goal as a mother is to raise my boys to be confident and happy (and total mama’s boys of course!).