Yep, I know it’s strange to be writing about Christmas lights in May, but I am. I can. It’s my blog! And, here’s the reason: for the past two and a half months since Maycee’s diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder it’s like we’ve been fiddling with a strand of faulty Christmas lights. We were, at first, … Continue reading »
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It’s a High-Five Morning (and My 100th Post)!
Yesterday I posted on Facebook that as a parent it is my job to continue thinking outside of the box when it comes to my child. I say this because with everything that has been going on with my kiddo, it’s easy to get caught up in “the way things used to be”. It’s easy … Continue reading »
Seemingly From Out of Nowhere: Childhood Anxiety Disorder
If you are a parent, particularly of school-aged children, then I hope you will read this very special post I’m writing today. I’ve taken a three-week hiatus from writing while embarking on what may become a life-long journey for my 9-year-old learning to cope with Childhood Anxiety Disorder. Six weeks ago I had no idea what … Continue reading »
Another 15 Minutes
Since my last post about my daughter experiencing Anxiety Disorder at age 9, it feels as if I’ve lived a full 2 months in only 2 weeks. Life has been a whirlwind, to say the least, of Internet research, doctors, therapists, school administration, phone calls, emails, and text messages all in the effort to help … Continue reading »
Sitting Outside in the Sun
For over three weeks now I haven’t slept through one full night. Maycee was sick with the flu the first week, and then, somehow, as she wasn’t getting better, the flu transitioned into full-blown childhood anxiety. Maycee has had periods of anxiety before…from toddlerhood until now. She’s acted out physically from picking at the skin … Continue reading »
Thriller Night
I’ve missed you, fellow bloggers and readers! Maycee has been sick for over nine days and not just with a cold, not just with the flu, but both coming and going. Nights have been restless with many interruptions from coughing and sore throats, and the 9-year-old attitude has been in full force, fiery with aggravation because … Continue reading »
It’s Okay
Sunday I was out at the stable with Maycee getting ready for her to have a lesson and for me to accompany her in the arena for a short and easy ride on my horse. Before riding, however, my trainer suggested that I lunge Hi-C in the small round pen first, just to get the wiggles … Continue reading »
Thank God for Blue Jeans and Bedtime Tea
(Written at 10:45PM, January 17) Tonight, I know, I just know I’m going to dream about horses. It was “one of those days”. And, because it was “one of those days” I plan to enjoy the reprieve of a peaceful sleep, and horses of all colors will fill the green hillsides of my slumber. They’ll … Continue reading »
A different kind of birthday…
This past Saturday, my little one celebrated her 9th birthday. January 5th. Following the same pattern as the past few years since moving to the Central Coast, it was a bit of a challenge to find kids and folks to attend the at-home, old-fashioned, no-bouncy-house-Chuck E. Cheese party, held on the last weekend of Christmas … Continue reading »
One Big Resolution for 2013
RES·O·LU·TION A firm decision to do or not to do something. On New Year’s Day I had coffee with a friend. We talked about a variety of subjects and eventually touched on what we want for this new year. I told him that, for me, this year is not about making a list of goals … Continue reading »
