DISCLAIMER: I say poop a lot in this one. Two years ago, we started introducing the idea of the potty. But I guess we’ve only been taking it more seriously the last year or so. And even more seriously the last couple months. And even more more seriously the last week. I can’t honestly say that…
Tag: parenthood
Lifestyles of the Introvert Mother
I recently read a blog post that could potentially change my life. Within a a couple paragraphs, it felt like a beam of light burst above my head and my whole life suddenly made sense. Let me share this story – and you can just act like I wrote it, because it’s exactly how I…
Mentally Spent
Stevie had an assessment last week for behavioral therapy. This is something I should be excited about. We have wanted this for a long time. It’s supposed to help him and help all of us as a family unit. But when the assessment was over, a feeling a dread washed over me. I did not feel happy about…
Holy Balls
What the hell just happened?! The ending result is a best case scenario, but getting here felt like we were thrown in a fire, taken out, put into a tumble dryer, shaken up real good, and then spit out on the floor like an old piece of gum. You already know the part where Stevie…
Medi-Can't
OCTOBER. October 2014. Let’s all think about what we were doing back in October… Well, I can tell you that’s when we started the process to get Stevie supplemental MediCal insurance! Never mind the fact that nobody told us he could have received it the last 4 years, since his first heart surgery. That’s the kind of stuff that…
The Sleep Goes On
We have struggled with Stevie’s sleep patterns since day one. I mean, I know babies don’t sleep, but if you followed my blog all these years, you’ll know Stevie has been a rotten sleeper well past the newborn stage. An exhausting combination of health problems, restlessness and EVERY failed sleep-training method known to man, and…
Stevie Washing His Own Hair
Well, he’s trying. Doesn’t quite have it down yet… [youtube]SOCJKx_eozs[/youtube]
On Early Pregnancy Loss
Paul and I got the surprise of a lifetime last week with a positive pregnancy test! There were tears and hugs and nerves. I mean nerves is an understatement. I was terrified. We haven’t been trying, but we haven’t been trying not to either. With Stevie being such a challenge, I am obviously very realistic…
Emmy Screening of Parenthood
This was a good one too, you guys! We went to the Universal lot where we screened the series finale of Parenthood, complete with popcorn and spa water. It was a pretty good size crowd of adults crying their eyes out. Then almost the entire cast came out for their Q&A. If you’re a fan…
Parenting Challenge Not Accepted
Blah. To put things very plainly: I am struggling. Big surprise, I know. Like when is this chick ever not struggling?! I’m with you! Get it together already lady! Eh, this past week with Stevie… do I even say? It sucked. To the point where I couldn’t find the funny in it anymore. Tantrum in…