The Abnormally Normal Introverted Extrovert

A day that I’ll never forget. A day that started like any other day. A day that taught me so much more than I anticipated. A day that could have been so much worse. Happy 1st birthday, Coco. From the focus on pain...to the focus on movement...to the focus on scarring... I’m proud of this journey. I’m proud of my healing. I now know... Coconut oil is very flammable. Fire destroys faster than I realized Water doesn’t put out grease fires. Adrenaline gives you superpowers. Regional One is an amazing facility that our city to blessed to have. I am capable of so much more than I knew. Healing truly comes from within. What a year it’s been. What a learning experience it’s been.

To my little boy…. Growing up with only sisters, I may never quite understand many things about you. Your Legos strewn everywhere. Your YouTube videos streaming more Legos. Your constant goofy dances and moves. Your silliness and class clown behavior. Your unending collections of cicada shells. Your sweet snuggles for your sister one minute….shoves the next. Your regular layers of mud and dirt and sand all over you Your pizza crumbs and ice cream dribbles on your chin. Your resistance toward your need for rest and sleep. Your desire to be independent and test limits. Your abnormal interest in poop, toots, and pee. Your nightly visits to a sound asleep Mommy But…. many, many aspects of your personality I can relate to. Your desire to be nurtured, loved, and protected. Your wish for praise and positive words Your hand holding, hugs, and snuggles. Your need for routine and structure. Your enjoyment of reading for pleasure. Your worries about making mistakes. You...