Recently I wrote about my diagnosis of an auto immune disease that leaves some of my joints swollen and painful. I have been frustrated with traditional medicine and its limited results so I decided to do some more research on my own. What I found out was incredibly alarming but also gave me hope … [Read more...]
You Can Take the Kid Out of the…
Playing competitive sports, ANY competitive sport, is a huge commitment of time and money. Sometimes I find it is hard to keep things in perspective and get some balance in life. This is especially difficult when your child plays two competitive sports. Like my son - hockey in the winter and soccer … [Read more...]
A Good Reminder
So, we're in Florida this week researching and exploring The Unexpected. We have been staying in Daytona Beach at The Shores Resort and Spa. We have been more than pleasantly surprised by this little piece of paradise. The Shores is the type of place you don't ever have to leave if you are looking … [Read more...]
August: You broke me again
August is not a good month. From what I hear, it's not good for many people. Last August was horrendous for us. This August is proving to be the same.Kids need to go back to school. One month - July - would be perfect. For Cuyler especially.He needs the routine and he … [Read more...]
Tips for Sports Parents…From the Inside
This is a guest post contributed by Carrie: C2 is my handle, but being the "How Does She Do It Mom" is my fulltime gig!! I serve to inspire and urge Moms to pursue all the dreams they've been keeping in their hearts... No matter the perceived barriers or obstacles. I've been a Youth … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Boy
This post may come off as arrogant or boastful, and if it does I apologize but for as long as I've been Cuyler's mommy I have had people comment on his looks. Just last weekend 3 different people commented on him. One said "Your son is just beautiful!"Another said "What a lovely face he … [Read more...]
The Shift
My son had a soccer game the other day. They lost. Oh well, these things happen. No biggie. Most of the kids had smiles on their faces within minutes of the whistle blowing. My son ran over to tell me, yet again, that he was "STARVING". Dinner #2 here we come.As we got into the car I noticed that he … [Read more...]
I Want to Get Drunk **Caution: This Post May Offend**
WARNING! If you don't want to know, do not read on. I am real and I am human. And sometimes, rarely, but still on occasion, I want to get drunk.OK, OK. Calm down. But really. Don't you sometimes just want to lose yourself? Don't you just want to go back to a place or a time when you could act … [Read more...]
The First Sorrow
The death of a mother is the first sorrow wept without her. ~ AnonymousIt will be one year this weekend since I said goodbye, since I held her hand, since I saw her face. It will be one year since I leaned on her, since I cried on her shoulder, since I had my best-friend. It will be one year since … [Read more...]
Technology Keeps Me Close: And a CONTEST!
My son has been at camp for nearly two weeks and MAN, do I miss that guy. It is like this weird void and every once in a while it hits me: My baby is gone! But, I get over it and I know that it is a wonderful experience for him and probably a good exercise for me. But while he's gone I do what I can … [Read more...]
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