When is it the right time? At what age? At what cognitive level? Will he even understand? Will it make him more anxious? (Because EVERYTHING does.) Will he just perseverate on it and talk about it over and over and over? Or will it bring relief—as in “oh, now I understand why I talk about food all the time…” It was a Friday night in November. Luke, our oldest, was celebrating Continue Reading
And What About THOSE Moms??
With Mothers’ Day approaching fast, my heart beats fast for THOSE moms. You know. THOSE moms. The ones who don’t really get a Mother's Day celebration. The ones who never-ever get a mommy break. They don’t even know what that means. The ones who live across the world and hide with their children so as not to be kidnapped, raped, or sold into sex slavery. The ones who live on the Continue Reading
My Thoughts on Your First IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
It's astounding to me that we just had Ryan's 10th IEP!! The first one was when he was almost 3 years old, and not even walking yet. He began his education journey at Sunrise Preschool in Palos Verdes, a special education pre-school, full of caring, skilled teachers, therapists and staff. I can still see us sitting in the physical therapy clinic on the floor for his evaluations. "Miss Continue Reading
Dear Whomever Marries Luke and Kate
Dear Whomever Marries Luke and Kate, You have been given a sacred and very prepared spouse. Each of them is overqualified and overjoyed to share life’s adventures with you. Any adventures. They can roll with what life hands you along the way. You see, for decades, they have loved and lived with their disabled brother. They have been Ryan’s cheerleaders and champions. His Continue Reading
Expressing Motherhood Piece
This past weekend I had the privilege to be a part of the Expressing Motherhood--South Bay Showcase. Created by Lindsay Kavet and Jessica Cribbs in 2008, it's a stage show of writers, sharing or performing their pieces on motherhood. Any take is welcome. You will laugh, cry, be inspired, and be validated or encouraged as you listen to diverse stories that resonate somewhere within us all. I Continue Reading
Pure
There is something pure about running in the rain. The combination of inhaling nature and fighting nature at the same time is powerful. And…Not to mention feeling all badassery because you are running despite darkness, wetness, coldness. I find this to be true in many aspects of life. In mothering, we find moments of unforgettable beauty like when you see your baby for THE VERY FIRST Continue Reading
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