It’s true. I’ve done it. I’ve cried in the canned goods aisle at Target. Canned vegetables to be exact. I’m used to receiving phone calls from my son’s school; it’s been happening for years. The calls have come from a teacher, behavior intervention teacher, case manager or administration. Sometimes they’ve been in the moment calls of […]
Sometimes You Must Choose
Sometimes you must choose. Macaroni and Cheese or baked chicken for dinner? Cookies or Pie for dessert? Donuts or oatmeal for breakfast? Flats or heels? Jeans or Yoga pants? Sweatshirt or sweater? Jean jacket or puffer vest? ADHD or Mood Disorder? Yes. I just threw that in there. ADHD or Mood Disorder. Because sometimes you have […]
Bus, Bus Baby (First Day of School)
It’s September. The unofficial start of Fall and all the goodness that comes with it. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple orchards, football, caramel apples, giant leaf piles, hot chocolate, oh…and KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!!! Yippee!!! Oh wait, I mean sad, sad momma (insert sad trombone). Tomorrow is a big day, it’s not just the first […]
Letting Go of What Should Be, So We Can Experience What Is
It’s those final few days of summer. We’re wrapping up the late nights, and later mornings. We’re putting away the readily available sunscreen and swimsuits. We’re letting go of the iced tea and embracing the pumpkin spice. And while we’re doing all that, we’re wondering just where did summer go? So fast, in the speed […]
The Island of Nunya
The Island of Nunya. What? Read on…it will all make sense. Today is a big day. Today is a test. Because today is my son’s first day back in his school after five weeks. Baby steps today. He’s only there for half the day. But he’s there. And it scares me. Being in treatment […]
Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your Awesome
Tomorrow marks a big day for many. Back to school. For my favorite boy, it is his first day of 6th grade. And so with that, I will send him off with this letter. Hey Monkey – Pretty soon, if not already, you won’t want me calling you that. Even though I’ve called you […]