Initially, I wanted to wait for the room to be finished before I did this reveal. I wanted the pictures to show the bed in the bedroom, dressed all pretty with the bedding I have planned. But honestly… it will still be a while before it’s all finished. Besides, it’s just not fair. I showed...
Staying up all night used to be fun and exciting–usually entailing a concert, a cute new guy or a dance party followed by food and girl talk to the wee hours. Unfortunately staying up all night these days means a sick kid. We had some sickies a week before spring break, then pretty healthy kids...
Hello Miggy! My name is Brooke Davis and I am very excited to share our story on your blog! My husband’s name is James but I call him Jim. He is my best friend, college sweetheart, and all around amazing guy. We have been together for 12 years and married for almost 8. Three years ago...
What an adorable little guy! Love the video of him crawling on the doctors clip. My baby boy was born missing one arm, below the elbow and these spotlights help keep things in perspective for me. It's an amazing what a positive attitude can do, and it's awesome that you guys have that. What a blessing Jameson has you for parents! ReplyCancel
This is Brooke Davis! Miggy,Thank you so much for doing this spotlight! Here is the link to my blog if anyone would like to join in on Jameson's journey!http://davisday2day.wordpress.com/ReplyCancel
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When my husband decided to make us a new bed, I don’t think he realized the whole bedroom was going to get a makeover. Partly because with a bigger bed (we upgraded to a king) and the smallest master bedroom we’ve ever had, we needed to reconfigure some of the room to make it work....
Thanks lady! Yes this would have been impossible without a power sander. Although a round one isn't typically recommended…I guess belt sanders are better? But I did just fine with this one and they're not that expensive–I wanna say less than 50? If you or Jord are really into this stuff (I think it might be a dental thing? likes to work with their hands?) B has gotten a lot of really nice tools for super cheap on craigslist. ReplyCancel
Yes, yes and yes!
I was going to write in this post about how I always dream of doing a project like this in a couple days, but the reality is this probably took over 2 weeks. Just the drying times alone add up to days. I just try to look at each step as it's own project…like sanding first. That's my project for the next couple of days…and then I'm not so frustrated when it doesn't happen as fast as I'd like.
Oh and my kids go to bed at 6:30 and 7…so that's huge. Gives me a big chunk of time in the evening. ReplyCancel
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Thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments about the Special Needs Spotlight. I really do love it, but even more I love that you love it. It was just good for me to hear some very real and wonderful experiences that people have had with the spotlight, but then to also hear how much it...
Miggy…I love your ponytail!! Looking great, girlie! I just have to say…I truly love this blog of yours. I just spent some time catching up…and I have laughed and cried…I am so delighted that your Special Needs Spotlight brought a diagnosis for sweet little Harper. You are doing great work, Miggs…great work, indeed. (Love how I called you Miggs again…like we are besties 🙂 ) Anyway…it's great to catch up with you. I joined Facebook…and I kind of regret it, I think…and I have gotten behind on reading my favorite blogs. ReplyCancel
When I was teacher in new york, we did a unit on a book where the main character builds kites. So, our theme was about how we could overcome personal trials and soar (like the kites). And we had all the kids (like 120 middle schoolers) spend a week making kites. We even talked to the math teachers about what the right dimensions were for a kite. And then we took all the students and their kites to central park. And none of the kites flew! It was terrible, but pretty hilarious in retrospect.ReplyCancel
Probably one of my favorite spotlights yet. My daughter was spotlighted in 2011 and since then we have added another daughter to our family. It is so wonderful to hear such a positive yet real perspective from a normally developing sibling who deals or dealt with special needs on a day to day basis. Thank you, Emily!!ReplyCancel
So a couple weeks ago I got the following email from Miriam. You may remember Miriam (or Mim) and her daughter Harper from this special needs spotlight. Hey Miggy, I just wanted to thank you and let you know what a blessing guest posting about Harper has been for us. Several months ago (middle of...
I love your blog and I look forward to the spotlight every week! That photo of Harper is so precious. I think every parent can look at it and see their own infant. Hearing the personal stories in your spotlights reinforces the fact that they're all just kids who deserve to be happy and loved.ReplyCancel
Big difference. For me, a prospective mom, the idea of having a child with special needs was absolutely the most terrifying aspect of getting pregnant. My anxiety has been washed away.
Not only that but I tell everyone about this series. I learn something every time I read. This blog, in conjunction with some other things, has created an advocate in me. The kind that stops people if they use the "R" word or explains to kids how others can be different. Who knows some best practices when before I was just fearful and embarrassed I might say the wrong thing.
Thank you so much for the blog — and even if you stop, know that it this has been such a resource for me. I would still love a "how to approach my child" redux — if you ever have time for it. Thank you again. ReplyCancel
You are making a HUGE difference, Miggy!! 🙂 I look forward each Friday to come and read your spotlights. I do not have a special needs child of my own, but I feel so connected to these families in the strangest of ways – good ways!! I have sent so many people to read your blog. The other day I received an email from someone who read my blog post about my daughter starting kindergarten this fall. She told me that she recently had to pull her child from kindergarten because he had developed a form of autism and was unable to partake in a regular classroom setting. I feel a little bit awkward in how to respond to something like this, but I have learned so much on 'how to approach a special needs child or family' from your spotlights, that I was able to carefully choose my words in my response. I also recommended your blog as an outlet for her to learn more and connect with other families in her similar situation. She emailed me back and was overjoyed to have found your blog and spent the whole day reading through your spotlights. So, THANK YOU for all you do and I hope you continue to highlight such beautiful children and their families.ReplyCancel
I can't remember how I found your blog, but reading about Lamp and the Special Needs Spotlight are my absolute favorite parts. I often find myself emailing posts to friends. I think so many of the inappropriate reactions to people with special needs are not so much ugliness as they are a lack of knowledge and exposure. Let's not whisper about it.
What you're doing here is wonderful and I think the work you put into it is fruitful.ReplyCancel
I love the Friday spotlight posts! I've read every single one but just need to be better at commenting so you know we're out here reading! Keep it up, you are making a difference. I also show your blog to my kids 7, 5, and 3 years old and talk to them about kids who have special needs and how we love and accept everyone as they are. They LOVE when you post videos of Lamp stacking blocks, scooting down stairs, etc. and ask me to play them over and over. We feel honored to "know" you and your family and get to know other special families 🙂ReplyCancel
My kids have no interaction with special needs kids in their day-to-day lives, but I want tyo teach them about differences and sensitivity before they have an interaction that causes someone to be hurt or uncomfortable. Your blog has been an important tool in teaching them. They love Lamp and all the children you have shared with us!ReplyCancel
Oh man, what a great post. My heart almost burst out of my chest imagining those children coming to understand how amazing "different" kids are and being filled with love for them. Ahh! I can't stop tearing up! And what a precious way to remember a precious little soul. Thanks so much again again!
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I LOVE the Spotlights.
When I found your blog a few months ago I went and read every single spotlight and was amazed and inspied by the strength and courage of the parents children and families.
I do know some special needs children in real life and the spotlights have given me so much insight into how to proceed. Mr FF's niece has severe autism and other problems and I know sooner or later I am going to explain this a bit more fully to my son who is almost 2.
I live in Australia but I subscribe to American Vogue and in this month's issue there is an article about a Mum caring for her terminally ill 3 year old and the challenges she has faced and how she honours her baby. It reminded me of the Mums and parents in the spotlight series. The whole issue is about Power but the best thing in the whole magazine is the mum writing about how she feels about her child.
I know it is an enormous amount of work but I would be sorry to see you stop it.
I also went back and read through every spotlight when I found your blog and I'm so excited when I see a new one in my reader. I am an Autistic support preschool teacher and love hearing about the kiddos from their parents perspective – though I know a lot about kiddos with special needs there is so much I just don't know about how parents feel about it all and what day to day life looks like outside the classroom. So great that they helped Harper's family find a diagnosis! ReplyCancel
I too love the Spotlights, Miggy!! I'm a special needs Mum in a way too, to a club foot cute patoot. In addition to feeling a connections to the other families and experiences, it is so GOOD that you talk about it, put it out there….the love we all share for our special kids. The saying, "as long as the baby is healthy" isn't all that is important, b/c we all know 'imperfect' babies are a light, a love, and a blessing too. More people need to know that. ReplyCancel
hello from all the way from the philippines. i echo everyone's sentiments here 🙂 please don't stop writing and featuring these brave families. they all give me hope and an amazing perspective on how to parent a loved one with special needs (i have a baby boy with down syndrome. i'm not sure how i stumbled onto your blog , but i'm so happy i found you. i also follow you on IG 😀
i love the spotlights. i've sent several to you and i love being able to point parents to a source of support. sometimes the diagnosis is the same as their child's and sometimes it's not at all, but there is strength in support. i hope that you can continue featuring kids. i'm sure it's a ton of work!ReplyCancel
Ever since my third baby was born 6 months ago, I haven't had time to blog…or even to catch up on most of the blogs that I follow… Your's is different. I love your blog for so many reasons, but the spotlights are always something that I look forward to. And even before my oldest daughter was featured on one of your very first spotlights, you helped connect me to another mother with a daughter who had the same syndrome as Isabella… a woman who I still keep in touch with and have grown close to without having ever met or spoken. I know how important these connections are. If it weren't for my online network of support in all of it's various forms (blogs, facebook groups, emails, etc.) travelling this road would be so much darker. I so admire what you are doing with these spotlights, I think you are reaching more people than you could imagine. Hugs to you!ReplyCancel
Hi. Love the spotlights so much. My son has autism and sometimes if I'm having a bad day I come read some spotlights. It makes me feel like I'm not alone, I'm not the only one who faces something hard everyday and its okay! We can still be happy no matter what comes our way, and every child is beautiful. Thank you ReplyCancel
So, you probably figured out now that Raphael was in Russia. As a result, he is not able to be adopted currently. I am so so so so so sad, but I also believe in my heart that one day he WILL be home, and SNS will have played a part in it. His grant money is still attached to him, and it will continue to be so as he remains in some sort of limbo. Just pray, that's really all we can do. Pray that Russia will open up again, and that beautiful boy, and so many other children, can come HOME. ReplyCancel
Your spotlights are amazing and I love to read about all these wonderful families and each one of them has something to teach. Please do continue this effort…I almost never comment but I have been following your blog since many years and I love you style of writing and all the things you write about.
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It's beautiful … really, really beautiful. The finish is just gorgeous. I've taken a few woodworking classes myself, so I know how much time and effort that takes. Bravo!
Gasp! It's beautiful! I'm not usually the jealous type, but I'll say it… I'm jealous! 🙂 (in a happy for you kind of way!)
Wow. Your bed frame is seriously impressive! Congratulations and thanks for sharing B's artwork. (I really do consider it a beautiful piece of art!) What fun you two have together! 🙂
I am so beyond impressed! It's just gorgeous, but it's so much more than that because B made it. Love, full circle. Well done you two.
Dude! The bed looks amazing and beautiful and I love it! I am so impressed, and also secretly excited that you copied the DWR bed…. because maybe I can save my pennies to get one! Not handmade, obvs, but still, that look is awesome.
This looks beautiful and really sturdy. Great job!
Your bed is in a whole different class than that other bed. Phenemenal! Gorgeous. Any twinge of smug you guys might feel is well deserved. 🙂
No way. This is unbelievable! Beyond gorgeous. You are one lucky lady 😉
That is absolutely gorgeous!!! Great job husband!!!! The walnut is unbelievably beautiful. I would pet it all day long…
He did an awesome job! What a wonderful family heirloom he has created!
That's a great job –
I found your post as I'm in the middle of my own rip off of the DWR bed and was looking for better pics of the joinery from rails to foot/head crossboards What did your husband use? Did he use a tenon or dowel where the 45's join? Did he use lap joints where the centre support meets the foot/head?
Looks really really good with that Waterlox. I hope mine turns out as well as yours! Took me forever to convince my wife I could build it so the pressure is on and it looks like you guys set the standard!
Josh–very cool! I had my doubts too, so I understand where your wife is coming from. 🙂 That being said, he did do a fantastic job.
tenon or dowel? No idea… I'll get my husband to chime in here and give you some tips. Probably won't be until later today. Feel free to email me at thislittlemiggy at gmail too he could answer you more directly, send some better pics, etc.
Saw the original version from DWR and mind you, your husband did a pretty replica of it! Way to go! Yours just looks wider than the DWR's.
Nice job! Could you tell me what thickness the walnut frame was made from? Also, what degree chamfer was used around the underside of the frame? Thanks!
Hey ic12345, not sure if you'll check back here, but here's my best answer to your question. I bought 8/4 rough wood for the frame which finished out to almost 1 3/4" after planing and everything. The headboard was 4/4 rough and finished out to just over 3/4" after glue-up and planing. I'm not exactly sure what degree the underside chamfer was. I experimented with different angles on a scrap board on my table saw before I cut the final chamfers. Good luck!
Thanks for the reply! I was also wondering how you joined the frame pieces like someone else on here asked. Lap joint, dowels, etc? Thanks!
Inspired by your beautiful job, we are embarking on a similar project ("dumbed down for our limited skilz 😉
Would you please give me the source of the brackets that attach the headboard to the bed platform? I be so grateful, thank you!