Last week, Stevie crossed (or maybe ran into) another hurdle. His feet are bad. We knew it from the moment he was born. They were going to be a problem. Last year he had leg braces but unfortunately, he refused to walk in them. At that time, we decided getting him to walk was the…
I debated writing about this particular evaluation at all. I am ultra sensitive about the subject (totally cried like a baby at the eval) and I also don’t want Stevie to be pigeon-holed or labeled any certain way. I don’t want people think of him differently when they hear his name or see his pictures.…
This is my annoyance of the week, found on Pinterest. Perhaps I spend too much time there. But THIS!!! I mean painting a bathing suit on Barbie with nail polish or sharpies so that she is modest. Really?! I am all for modesty. I am a modest person. But is our society that prude that…
It hit me a few days ago that it’s October. I know. A little late? But October is pretty significant in a couple ways, including another heartiversary. When he was 10 months old, back in 2011, that’s when Stevie had his 2nd open heart surgery to patch the hole in his heart and place a…
Remember the last time I went to the eye doctor? And it was a total nightmare? And I almost gave up my will to live? You can read about it here. This time was much better. Still difficult, but better. For some reason, this ophthalmologist only has appointments available right around Stevie’s nap time. They…
I’m sure you’ve all seen it. That Family Guy clip where Stewie says “mom” over and over. And oooover. Well Stevie has got it down pat. THAT is my life. All day err day. Rain or shine. Home or not. I’m a VIP in the land of Stevie. And I’ll be honest. As cute as…
Well, it’s a sensitive subject for me. And it’s going to be a tough one to overcome as the years go on and the teasing gets crueler. Maybe it’s karma for bugging the girl who sat in front of me in junior high science class. Or call it human nature and something that all kids…
Brace yourselves, because I hardly think anyone could look at these and NOT smile… This was a failed attempt at splash pads (does anyone know if the Cerritos Park water toys work?)… that turned out to be SO. MUCH. FUN. These pictures were taken while Stevie was chasing me. Chasing me!! He didn’t know what…
I’ve had two very distinct summer moments this year. And they both fell on this last weekend of summer. Hey, I’ll take what I can get. After Stevie’s successful swim day, I was feeling happy and accomplished. As I drove home along the palm tree-lined streets of Burbank, I rolled down my windows and felt the…
I’m completely aware of how melodramatic this next statement is going to sound, and I have to say it anyway: Stevie and I just had the most wonderful day ever. My cheeks still hurt from smiling so hard. Stevie woke up early from his nap, so I decided I wanted to try the wading pool in…