We are missing a library book. I have checked everywhere it would be reasonable for a book to be…under beds, mixed in with our other books, between the couch cushions. I have checked many places it would be unreasonable for a book to be… amidst the clean, folded towels in the bathroom, in the bench […]
After reading Carrot’s thoughts on the pressures of being a mom in today’s society, I set five goals for myself this week. I’ve never really set goals, but I’ve known for a while that I’ve been failing self-care. It seemed like time to at least pretend to try. I’ve thought about making little changes before, but honestly–I […]
Carrots recently posted all the thoughts on the tough job of being a mother in today’s world. Here’s a thought that’s going to stay with me: Maybe we are not super heroes. Maybe we are not robots. Maybe just maybe we are human women who need good food, exercise, occasional silence, friendship, a night […]
Our next focus will be Cee’s stress level. The nutritionist said that stress (anything that causes increased adrenaline) taxes the adrenal glands and messes up the hormones. With arthritis, Cee’s immune system mistakenly thinks there’s something bad going on that needs to be attacked. When she gets a shot of adrenaline, that makes the problem with her immune […]
Elle had a stomach bug all day today, so I made friends with Mr. Clorox Wipes. It was an interesting switch in the dynamics of the house to have Cee doing okay, but Elle sick. I think it was good for the girls to see that the grass really isn’t greener on the other side. Hopefully the lesson […]
Back before Mayo we went to see a pediatric hematologist. I hadn’t ever been to that clinic before, so I made sure we got there early. Cee and I wandered around a little, found where we were supposed to be, and then went to the bathroom. Poor Cee! She was sitting on the potty, but […]