First Sleepover
Gem and her BFF/cousin had their first sleepover recently. It was a big rite of passage for both little girls. Checking out that awesome tent....
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting: Karey Gauthier’s Story
Cancer is a medical diagnosis, not an identity. It colors who you are just as any major experience would, be it pregnancy, pets, kids, diabetes, etc. However, it does not define you or your future.
For loved ones, give offers of help, but be specific. Patients don’t have the capacity to figure out what would be helpful most of the time. If you plan to do something in honor of the person, ask first if they are comfortable with that. I had a family member walk in my honor twice and make a big deal about it and want me there. I felt like a prize pig on display and it felt awful.
Cancer showed up with surprises: Sonya Davis’ Story
Sonya Davis shares her experience as a breast cancer survivor, and as the child of a breast cancer survivor.
Saying no to pot bellied pigs
I wonder if there was at one time a pot bellied pig problem. I’d love to hear that story.
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting: Kathy Stokes’ Story
I’m divorced but asked my ex to be there to tell the kids. That was a big support mechanism in the sense of “we’re fighting this as a family.” Humor works really well with my kids. It opens them up. Eg, at dinner, daughter asks, “Dad, can I have another chicken breast?” shortly after my surgery. Then she turned to me and said, “Sorry, mom.” And I said, “That’s ok. I’ll have two!” Laughter all around.
When Gratitude is Difficult
There have been times, oh so many times, when the thought of compiling a list of things for which to be grateful was a little more than I could bear. Those are moments when gratitude is difficult.
Respect the School Zone
I’ll admit to being annoyed by the 20-mile per hour speed limit in school zones… in the past. Funny how things change now that I have a 5-year-old walking to school every day. And now, every day, I give those fast drivers a mama bear glare.
How to Juggle Cancer and Parenting: Becky E’s Story
Recurrence is a real fear and something that comes up a lot. Help to keep me smiling and laughing and I’ll do the same for you!
Building personal connections through social media #ShareAwesome
My daughter doesn’t have a baby keepsake book, she has my blog. For the past decade, social media has been the family scrapbook, recording the bumps and bubbles along the way, with a bit of introspection here and there to frame, add context, and derive meaning from the stories.