September 7th — Last week I took a friend’s suggestion and asked my six-year-old who had gotten in trouble at school that day to begin conversation. Daniel immediately said, “Charlie, he gets in trouble every day, in fact he even … Continue reading
September 6th — This weekend I found out a friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer. All the panic and anxiety of my own diagnosis came back to me and my heart went out to my friend and her family … Continue reading
September 1st — Last night, Sara was doing her homework at the dining room table while absentmindedly poking at the dirt in a potted plant on the table. A live toad jumped out of the soil! Sara screamed in shock … Continue reading
August 29th — On Greg’s route from London to Bahrain today, the steward came up to him with about an hour left in the flight and said, “Mr. Valentine, British Airways has a message for you when we land.” His … Continue reading
August 26th — Hmmm…I understand why people get addicted to pain pills. It’s not a big concern of mine because I frankly don’t like the out-of-control woozy feeling the medicine gives someone who doesn’t have a lot of actual pain … Continue reading
August 19th — Daniel begins Kindergarten next week! Just like when he graduated from preschool, I am excited and not teary about the big transition. One more year of memories because life is short and unpredictable. After having one child … Continue reading
August 15th — Friday Greg and I spent three hours at my oncologist’s office for a check up that could have lasted 20 minutes. It’s hard to get too grumpy about Dr. K running late because when it’s your turn, … Continue reading
August 12th — Today, Sara woke up full of questions about middle school, because “it’s right around the corner.” She wanted to know if her school locker would be one where she could program the code because she wanted to … Continue reading
August 10th — Greg has worn his Lance Armstrong Livestrong band and a pink “end breast cancer” band nonstop since my surgery. I always take mine off for a shower or to sleep and forget to wear them on a … Continue reading
August 8th — Greg and I spent seven days in heavenly St. Lucia at two fabulous resorts. The kids stayed with grandparents so Greg and I could join the honeymooners and anniversary couples at the luxury Caribbean resorts. I had … Continue reading
