Mom in Uncharted Waters | Navigating Family, Food and Special Needs

Scars

by Meredith

I took two photos of Lucy the other night. She was asleep on the sofa in the living room, sleeping the way only children do; deeply, silently, rosebud mouth slightly open and hair damp with sweat. I love watching my children sleep. I got close to her to kiss her and spotted a scar on her jawline. I’m not even sure how she got it. …...Read More

June 30, 2017

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Crazy Family, Husband, My Kids, Myself, Special Needs, Uncategorized

My Parents Didn’t Take Me to The Carribean

by Meredith

When I was a kid, for part of the time at least, I grew up in an affluent area. Every Spring Break all of my friends left to ski in Vail, or beach in the Bahamas. We never did that. We weren't Spring Breakers. Then in the summer, my friends were off to Hawaii or St. Thomas or wherever...but not us. We did take vacations. …...Read More

May 12, 2017

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Crazy Family, My Kids, Myself, politics, Social Life, Uncategorized

Shower Thoughts

by Meredith

We all have them. At least, I think we do. Cuz I've talked to some people about this and it seems like a thing. Family is sick. Husband and child. Once they bedded down, I got into the shower. And, for me, that's thinking time. So this internal narrative happened. Upon drying my legs: Where did that bruise come from? Oh yeah. Lucy kicked me…...Read More

February 21, 2017

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Crazy Family, Humor, My Kids, Myself, Rants, Uncategorized, writing

Lady Gaga, I Heart You

by Meredith

When my oldest daughter was 12, one of her friends took her to see Lady Gaga. They were bananas over her and it was an epic experience for her. I liked her then. This was in the Bad Romance period. Gaga has come out with new projects and music since then, and has emerged as a spokesperson and advocate for especially the LGBTQ community, and also…...Read More

February 11, 2017

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Crazy Family, Girlfriends, Ladybusiness, My Kids, Myself, politics, Special Needs, Uncategorized, writing

Why Am I Never Good Enough?

by Meredith

A friend's Facebook post haunted me tonight. "WHY AM I NEVER GOOD ENOUGH?" This was her post, and it went straight to my heart. How many times have I asked myself that question? How many times have you? I know that for me, it has been hundreds, if not thousands of times. We question ourselves, and our adequacy, and our inherent value as humans so…...Read More

December 17, 2016

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Girlfriends, Humor, Husband, Ladybusiness, My Kids, Myself, Special Needs, Uncategorized