All my life, I have had a crippling eye phobia. Eye injuries, things touching my eyes or anyone else’s, close ups of eyes, the word “eyeballs…” All of these things completely freak me out. But ever since I have been wearing glasses (since about 2012), I have wished I didn’t. And at 40-something years old, … Continue reading Seeing The World Differently With Contacts
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Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?
A few days before Patrick was scheduled to leave, Lizzie looked at me, and asked "Are we going to keep Patrick?"I don't even know what I said. I was too busy emotionally reacting and unsure of what in the world my response should be.Then when I let her know, the night before, that we were … Continue reading Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?
Kids Need To Know That They Matter.
So, Patrick (my kids' big brother) is visiting for spring break. So far, it's been a really nice visit. I've been shocked by how well he blends into our wacky, little family. He posed for Easter Bunny pictures. He already picked his DragonCon costumes because, evidently, he intends to go. 🙂 And, he even suggested that we all … Continue reading Kids Need To Know That They Matter.