Going back to school
Grant is now in 6th grade. He turned 12 on June 13. He appears to be about 5'1 and is truly moving into teenage years. Acne on the nose,...
August 2018 Update
The August teacher feelings are really started to creep around the edges of mind. One perpetual Sunday feeling sets in. Don't roll your...
It feels like a miracle
My dad and I took a very special trip. Just him and I to see Grant. My dad hadn't seen Grant since Oct 11, 2017. I hadn't seen him since...
A Promise
I can tell it's a Saturday morning because Scott sleeps in and I can carve out a tiny chunk of time to catch up my friends and family...
An Update from the Carlson's//August 2017
I wrote this originally on Aug 3: Today marked the last day of summer school for lil man. His PCA and I wondered how things might change...
One year anniversary as a "tubie" parent
I just noticed the date this morning. It's almost July 4th and I feel nothing but gratitude that we are not at the ER, that we are not...
First week off of school (an over-due update)
Pictures are from Grant's 10th b-day on June 13. Will the school year 16-17 be the year of the g-tube? Could Grant be ready to eat again?...
Part 3: Grant stopped eating / ER
This post is part 3 of Grant's eating disorder issues from this summer. You might want to read this and this first before this entry. I...