I’ve been lucky in that Shane rarely gets sick. He’s had a couple of minor colds in his life, and that’s about it. I think that’s why when he does get sick, it breaks my heart even more to see him suffering. A couple of weeks ago, he was fighting something pretty hard. It lasted … [Read more...]
Small Acts of Giving That Matter
Shane is pretty well known for his tantrums. Over 90% of the time, he’s the ideal kid- he asks politely for what he wants, using “please” and “thank you” regularly, and if you tell him no he may ask why but he’s okay with it. Aside from a rough-housing issue that we’re currently … [Read more...]
We are Thankful for Our Health- and Kleenex!
‘Tis the season- and not just for yuletide & carols, but for colds & flus as well. I don’t know about your neck of the woods but here the temperature is unpredictable- a couple of weekends ago, it was 44 degrees on Friday & 69 the following Monday. Whenever the … [Read more...]
Sharing Small Acts of Kindness with Kleenex!
Halloween is finally here, and while the big day is tomorrow, I like to do little things throughout the month to make it really special, like adding a couple of pieces of candy corn to Shane’s lunch or surprising him by hanging up a Halloween sign on his door. While the main … [Read more...]
Lessons in Sharing with Kleenex Care Packs
Today at the park, Shane was playing on the bridge. He saw a little girl coming up the ladder, and walked to the top of the ladder. He looked to me and said, “I don’t want her to use this ladder. Once I got him out of her way, I took him to the side. I explained to him that he … [Read more...]