I realized I was hungry right before I put Donut in the tub for a bath so I brought a fruit bar with me to munch on while she soaked. We ended up sharing it while she splashed and laughed. I sometimes let her have treats in the tub. It's special, and she's talking so much and is so animated and dramatic that it just makes bath times fun. I think of spontaneous moments like these and how we just enjoy spending time together. I love taking her to the little grocery store where it's not … [Read more...]
May 13, 2013
My Face Wash Routine: An Update
May 13, 2013 By
I've been meaning to update you on the oil cleansing method that I use for my face. I had written about my steps to greener living and mentioned that I use it to wash my face each day. Well, I can't believe it's been over a year and I'm still using it and loving it! It's so easy to use and it makes my skin feel wonderful. There have been times when I've used store-bought cleansers and I can definitely feel a difference when I do--my skin feels tighter and dry and then I have to use … [Read more...]
May 7, 2013
Beautiful to Me
May 7, 2013 By
I always get nervous about starting an art project. I don't know where to begin--what to make, what colors to use. I worry that it won't look perfect. But then I remind myself that it's just art. It is what I make it. When Donut's Mother's Day Out teacher told me that Donut really enjoyed the crafting projects, I was pretty excited. Art and creativity is something I want to nourish in her. My right-brained former accountant self can sometimes quash what little creativity I have, … [Read more...]
Apr 29, 2013
In Sickness & Silliness
April 29, 2013 By
Well, we made it. We got through a whole week of treatment for Mr. DIH. Each day he was hooked up to an IV for about 5-6 hours. He tolerated everything really well and I was so proud of Donut for respecting the nurses and for being careful around Daddy. Although she did love chatting it up with the nurses and was so fascinated with their name badges that I had to dig up an old one of mine and clip it to her shirt. I kept Donut to her regular schedule as much as possible, ensuring we … [Read more...]
Apr 22, 2013
A Wild & Crazy Spring
April 22, 2013 By
You know how you see commercials for prescription drugs or watch medical tv shows and they mention some weird side effect or disease and you think "Oh, wow, that happens to other people"? Well, we became those other people. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how sick Donut and I had gotten at the beginning of spring. Well, a couple of weeks after that, we were sick again. I somehow managed to get pink eye and then Donut came down with another cold, which I caught and which turned into … [Read more...]
