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The world according to a toddler

by Judy Schwartz Haley

1. If I see it, it’s mine

2. If I think about it, it’s mine

3. If I like the show I want to watch it 30 times. In a row.

4. If you suggest it, I don’t want it. Until I forget you suggested it, and think it’s my idea.

5. Stolen food tastes [...]

Dear Gem – Month 25

by Judy Schwartz Haley

The first rule of getting along with other people after you become a parent is don’t brag about your child all the time. Or ever, actually. I break that rule every day. I’m one of those annoying moms – always trotting out the latest cute or amazing thing that my gorgeous little girl did. If I [...]

Two

by Judy Schwartz Haley

There are stairs on the other side of this platform, but she doesn’t care. She does it her way.

Often that means the hard way.

She loves to explore.

she gets exasperated by her dear old mom, with that obnoxious camera

she vacillates between outgoing and shy

and most any problem can [...]

Dear Gem – Month 23

by Judy Schwartz Haley

Today is the one year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. This is actually a big day for me. It’s the anniversary of the day my life was turned inside out, and it has put me on a wild emotional roller coaster ride. Thinking about this cancerversary has eaten up all my energy and focus lately – [...]