It's been that crazy kind of holiday season around here! I always think this is the year I'll have it all under control, but that's a joke. This year I am more relaxed because we just came back from vacation. We drank, we ate, we swam with dolphins, toured the city and just let life stop for a while. It was nice. We needed a break. I learned quite a few things while … [Read more...]
Things I Learned This Halloween
It seems that this Halloween was different from most for us. It was only 2 years ago that my oldest now 9 wouldn't want to trick or treat. He didn't like parades or walking up to strangers and asking them for candy. He hated the feel of wearing a costume. No problem. I'd play spooky music here at the house and we'd watch Halloween shows on video and I'd make a special dinner. … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned This Week 10/14
I did a twist on this post last week and I think I might do that from time to time. I hate it when I have a week were the only things I learned came from negative experiences. I guess that's life sometimes. I just don't like to spew too much negative, even when it's a learning experience. I feel like there is enough toxic spew these days. This week was a bit of … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned This Week 9/16
This week ended in an awesome way! My son finally had his cast removed and the pins taken out of his arm. I had not expected that his arm would be so stiff. I guess I didn't think about it. We go back in two weeks and if he hasn't regained full movement we will get some PT. It's so strange to have him without a cast so I can't even imagine what he feels like to be … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned This Week 9/9
Amazing week! Crazy, busy, awesome, sad, and everything else in between. I really learned what it meant to be alive this week. Someone got married, a baby was born, and somebody died. All in my little circle. That truly is life isn't it? All in a nutshell, we will experience these things and sometimes all at once. On a personal level, I'm still playing catch up. This was the … [Read more...]