Where is the balance between showing and sharing your illnesses to your kids, and/or not? I am going on 8 weeks with this SKIN & SCALP THING. Makes me feel all itchy-witchy-b*tchy. No. It’s not lice. (Eww!) No. It’s not bed bugs. (Double eww!) No. It’s not scabies. (Gross. Don’t even!) No. I haven’t changed laundry detergents, soaps, or lotions. No. I don’t take any 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
A Mother’s Spring Break Prayer
Dear God, With 9 ½ long days ahead of me, I pray for grace To always, always Keep a smile on my face. As we road trip to Somewhere Fun, After hours and hours in the car… May I not detest everyone. May we truly make beautiful memories Forever etched in our minds, And may our words to one another be kind. May my children please NOT 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
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