Some years it hits me. Some years it does not. That post-Christmas blah. The let-down. On December 26th. Or even sometimes RIGHT after the Christmas morning of fun and frenzy and children’s delights are all over. Even though I don’t believe in Santa Clause or any Christmas magic per se, I have realized my adult self still has this longing and expectation at Christmastime. That somehow a Continue Reading
Still No Tears Over Sandyhook
I am surprised at my reaction to the Sandyhook tragedy. Or my lack of reaction, in terms of tears and sadness and heaviness. For anyone who knows me, I am a touchy-feely girl who cries at sappy commercials and gets choked up EASILY at others’ joys or woes. I FEEL. I LIKE TO FEEL. I go to movies that are contrived and emotional because I like to FEEL things. Last Friday I was in a meeting Continue Reading
Just Unwrap
A dear friend of mine says to her “special” daughter every morning as she looks into her chocolate eyes, “You are a gift.” It’s her daily mantra. Before the cares of the world set in, before the grind begins, before any reminders of the challenging journey she is on, before. She has chosen to remind herself, despite the hardships of having a disabled child, that her daughter is a gift. Continue Reading
On Family Photo Sessions with Completely Cooperative Children
Its that time of year. Time to plan the cutesy, matching outfits, and pick a beautiful locale and photog. Then voila! You have your perfect family picture all ready for your holiday cards. Right? Well…it does not always work out that way. Some years you get the kids ready, hair licked down, bows in, nice shoes on and then one of you falls into the gutter while getting into the minivan. And that Continue Reading
Mom On Trial Acquitted
I am set free! FREE. From “mother guilt,” and all the criticisms I constantly heap upon myself. At least I found the key to the jail cell. I am so done chastising myself and thinking that everything I do or don’t do for my kids will leave eternal marks on their souls. Now I am NOT SAYING that I am throwing up my hands and singing, “Que Sera, Whatever Will Be.” I’m just coming to terms with Continue Reading
On Having 7 Years Left To Teach Luke EVERYTHING
Seven years ago Luke started DK at Cornerstone Elementary School. And in seven years from now he will start college. COLLEGE!! As my young boy started his new life in dreaded middle school (me dreading it…), it hit me. HARD. We have only 7 years left with him. Then we, too, will be standing at the gate at the airport like Adam and Christina Braverman in this season’s first episode Continue Reading
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