Tag Archives: Tyler

Christmas at Our House 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

We had a very nice day yesterday. Life is far from perfect but I am grateful for so many blessings; a roof over my head, enough food to eat and my unique family that consists of Tyler, Jacques, and Grant. … Continue reading →

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“So What Are You Doing For the Fourth?”

Posted on June 30, 2014 by

“What are your plans for the fourth?”, is the question on everybody’s lips this week. For people with chronic illness, holiday plans can be a challenge. Do you participate in the holiday, the barbecues and the fireworks, and then spend … Continue reading →

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Chronic Mom, Chronic Summer

Posted on June 24, 2014 by

I realize I haven’t written about Tyler in some time which is a bit crazy since I proudly own up to having a Mommy Blog. He did very well in first grade and made great improvements in his handwriting and … Continue reading →

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The One Who Makes Me Laugh

Posted on June 12, 2014 by

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 3.) What was the last thing that made you laugh? There is no one on earth who can make me laugh like my seven and a half year old son, Tyler. Comedy seems to … Continue reading →

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The Loss of Mommy

Posted on January 21, 2014 by

Right around Christmas it happened. “Mom?” “Mom, I just got my highest score ever!” MOM MOM??? How did this happen?? Where would you learn such a word?? I called up Grant and told him Tyler was calling me “Mom”, and … Continue reading →

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Over-scheduled

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Ah, those lazy days of summer…relaxing by the pool, sleeping in, the ice cream man… Not at my house. Grant and I said we were never going to do this but we have over-scheduled Tyler. Next week he starts camp … Continue reading →

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Update on Tyler’s Health

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Yesterday Grant and I took Tyler for a mental health assessment. Tyler has so far been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD. In school he has been getting Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Counseling. He also has low muscle tone … Continue reading →

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My 4th Blogiversary

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

My fourth blogiversary finds me very introspective with a feeling of uncertainty. It is not like my second anniversary post where I wrote with a feeling of empowerment and excitement of what was to come. Mental illness has been the … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Mother’s Day Quarterback

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

A lot of mothers with chronic illness have enormous feelings of guilt that they cannot be “Super Mommy”. That instead of doing things with their children they have to nap. That they often end up just watching their children instead … Continue reading →

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Way to Get a Sweet Pair of Pants and Underwear!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. 3. What was the last thing you bought? On Saturday, Tyler and I set out with two objectives:  To get an Advent Calendar (or a Countdown to Christmas Calendar) as it was December 1st, and … Continue reading →

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