Dr. Mom
Making My Girl Food
As an adult, we are in control of everything that goes in our body – we have a choice. We can choose to have sugar and alcohol or have only vegetables. We can weigh ourselves, check our calories, and see our physical progress. But, in the life of a parent, we now have the responsibility […]
First Steps
A challenging aspect in having a developmentally delayed child is seeing other children thrive, reaching milestones at the standard rate or even faster. For me, I get so used to Paige and her abilities that it’s like I’m in a little bubble – a bubble that pops as soon as I see the other children […]
Take One Day at a Time – Practically
People tell me to take one day at a time. I don’t always understand how to practically do that. We like to think we take one day at a time, since we usually think “Well, what else do you think I’m doing?” or “It’s impossible to live tomorrow too!” But,I have found that certain mindsets […]
Just Be
Thoughts come swarming, I should be doing this, I could be doing that But in this moment, I just want to “be” My life has been adrenaline, My time hasn’t been mine… One hour, two, it’s all been on the clock No me time, no break… No time to just “be” Now here I am, […]
“Happy” Mothers Day
“Happy” mothers day, we say – Jolly and sincere, To all the women who look the part, Who all have a baby in tow. A thing we say to bring a smile, To appreciate our mothers – to show them we see. Yet we don’t realize, So often we don’t. Mother’s Day, for some, Is […]