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Adventures in Paradise: December 2014
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Go big, or go home. Thursday, December 25, 2014. I could have said no. I could have said no. I know this. Ella was asleep in the backseat as I drove her resolutely to her grandmother. I knew she was going to be gone all weekend. I was preparing myself for her to be gone forever. I hoped we might get one more night with her before the final transfer. And then my phone rang. He had a baby for me. For Christmas. Two babies, actually. My heart leapt in my chest. I went down to my car and retrieved a bottle o...
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Adventures in Paradise: Just when you thought you knew me.
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Go big, or go home. Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Just when you thought you knew me. I was going to title this post "Epilogue" but the idea of this being the end was too unnerving. I mean, really. I am not going to close the door and turn the key and then walk away forever. You know I could never do that. I haven't got the willpower. This is my 1000th post here. Isn't that something? There's not a lot that you don't know, gentle reader. We have talked about miscarriage and infertility and menopause. We have tal...
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Adventures in Paradise: April 2014
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Go big, or go home. Thursday, April 24, 2014. The early bird catches hell. It's not that I want him to go hungry. Well. Maybe a little. This morning, Ella and I were awake at 5:13am. Neither of us was very happy about it. I blame the croissants. But in a moment of weakness before Easter, I got these croissants at the grocery. What can I say? I have no excuse, it was croissants or a 5 pound bag of chocolate. Now I am rethinking my decision. But what am I going to say? Outside her bedroom. Clunk. C...He's ...
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Adventures in Paradise: May 2014
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Go big, or go home. Saturday, May 24, 2014. Who hid the Manischewitz? Shabbat Shalom, my little darlings. Ceremony in a ratty t-shirt and damp bathing trunks (Maui style) was open to discussing whatever was on our minds in a loud whisper behind his prayer shawl. It was not exactly what I had in mind. But few things are, really. Since I attended the last mitzvah Sam is jumping the grenade today, and I am staying home. He is prepared to rock the yarmulke - I am prepared to rock naptime. Links to this post.
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Adventures in Paradise: April 2015
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Go big, or go home. Monday, April 27, 2015. Talking about Adoption - a basic primer. I had an interesting experience recently, answering a child's questions about adoption. It occurred to me that your child (or you yourself) might also have questions about adoption. Questions are good! Pay Attention when Discussing Adoption. Let's break it down:. Every Adoption is Different. Every Person who has had a Personal Experience with Adoption Feels Differently About It. The Concept of Adoption can be Scary.
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Cereal for Dinner: October 2013
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Real life despite my best intentions. Saturday, October 19, 2013. I hope you packed your little suitcase, because you need to travel over to the new site. It's not far, but you might want your toothbrush. Oral hygiene is very important. Cereal For Dinner Again. Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Friends, I am in triage preparation/panic mode for this weekend's two shows. Hey! And the first show is on Friday? Yes That is what I'm saying. I am a terrible procrastinator. Wanna make something of it? Friday, October ...
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Adventures in Paradise: July 2014
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Go big, or go home. Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Let's start by saying hello: teaching manners for communication. Sometimes, my kids don't even seem to hear the phone ring. They will sit there on the couch with the handset right next to them,. And they won't so much as flinch as it rings, loudly and insistently for about 30 seconds, until the caller gives up. ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE! I would hand them the phone without warning: "Here. Answer the phone.". They would look at me with their mouth hanging open.
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Adventures in Paradise: November 2014
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Go big, or go home. Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Reach out your open hand. Lift someone up. But don't forget. Don't let that flame of anger be snuffed out. Always be ready. Always be ready to stand up for what is right, and to squash all that is wrong - so very wrong - in this world. In the world around you. There is a lot to be outraged about. Your flame will burn brightly if you remember it is there. If you bring it out into the light. If you show it to others. Burned to the ground. Direct your anger an...
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Adventures in Paradise: Because I know he'll stay.
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Go big, or go home. Monday, June 8, 2015. Because I know he'll stay. I read an article. Today about a man who watched as his wife slowly died of cancer. In the piece, which is really remarkable both for it's laid-bare description of her illness and of his reaction to the loss, he discussed her anger. Her lashing out in frustration and confusion, and how she directed her anger towards him because, his friend told him, "She lashes out at you because she knows you'll stay.". And I am not dying. This is not ...
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