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May 7 2016:
Christmas Tapestry
A beautiful tapestry from a second hand shop and an elderly Jewish woman lead to a real Christmas Eve miracle. We loved it!
Throwback Post: Book Musings: Christmas Tapestry
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Throwback Post: Fundraising in the Car with Badminton
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May 7 2015:
Lillian is fundraising to help pay for going to The Chromosome 18 conference this year. She’s decided to use one of her abstract art drawings titled, “Egyptian Eye”, to help out (and she’s also donating some of it toDemi’s Difference). Here’s her blog post where she explains why this is important to her … xoxo
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May 7 2014:
My “office” and view every Tuesday for the last year and a half from 1:45 – 4:00 pm while Lillian is in therapies …. Grateful for this wonderful place and for my awesome mobile office!
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May 7 2013:
What began as a search for an inexpensive and healthier alternative transformed into a way of life … Saving money and simplifying! I’ll take that!
Olive Oil as Facial Cleanser and Moisturizer – Oil Cleansing Method
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May 7 2012:
Lillian and I just back from class observations at High Desert Montessori …. so excited about the bright and FUN opportunities next school year holds for Lillan and Thomas!! WoooooHoooo!!! Here’s a picture of them sending off April 2012 as May 2012 blew in … Team TLC enjoyed the heck out of April and we’re on our way to soakin in every last minute of adventures in May!!
Fun game of badminton with Mr. T … Think Lillian cut off my head!! Hahahaha!!
Throwback Post: I Bid You Farewell
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May 5 2016:
It was my turn to choose a Team TLC family activity last night. YAY!
So we held our second quarter Letting Go Burning Ceremony.
Wonderfully inspiring to release and bid farewell to habits, fears, and beliefs that no longer serve. And to experience Thomas and Lillian embracing this and participating too!
We ended by holding hands and committing to our next Team TLC Adventure.
Call it whatever you’d like. Create whatever theme fits your lifestyle. That’s not the important piece. May you experiment with a family gathering once a month, once per quarter, whatever works. It’s magical indeed. xoxo
Throwback Post: Here Comes The Sun
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May 5 2015:
For tonight’s “Life Story” the clue word from Lillian was “mind” and the story ended in us listening to Nina Simone sing “Here Comes The Sun”. Either Thomas or Lillian give me a clue word, I think for a few minutes and just tell them what comes to heart. What came tonight was a movie I watched in the mid 90’s (don’t remember the name) where I was first exposed to Nina Simone and her amazing voice and music. The main character loved Nina Simone. One of the line’s from the movie’s main character was, “You know, I never did used to mind about the little things.” For some reason I have never forgotten that line and have said it from time to time to myself. The movie ended with the main character walking down the street to her freedom while Nina Simone sang “Here Comes the Sun” … WOW! That was cool!
Throwback Post: Book Musings: The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents
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May 14 2016:
The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents
I’ve owned this book since 2009 or 2010 and it’s one I re-read and have incorporated into our family discussions.
Here are a few excerpts:
“…. However, a child who was taught from the age of three or four “You are here for a reason” would face a very different future. Such a child would see the search for meaning in life as a natural thing, the spiritual equivalent of learning your ABC’s. There would be no years of postponement, followed by desperate inner turmoil. “Why am I here?” doesn’t have to be a fearsome existential question. It is the most joyful exploration a person can undertake, and we do our children an immense favor by presenting it as such.”
“…. if I had been taught just these seven sentences as a child, my life would have been profoundly different. I would have known something precious and practical at the same time, something that would not have faded as a childhood lesson but would have ripened into mature spiritual understanding year by year.”
“A child raised with spiritual skills will be able to answer the most basic questions about how the universe works; she will understand the source of creativity both within and outside herself; she will be able to practice nonjudgment, acceptance, and truth, which are the most valuable skills anyone can possess for dealing with other people; and she will be free from the crippling fear and anxiety about the meaning of life that is the secret dry rot inside the hearts of most adults, whether they can admit it or not.”
GREAT book!!
Throwback Post: Library Day for the Love of Reading
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May 14 2016:
The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself … Team TLC library day. Yay, yay, yay!!!!!
Throwback Post: Movie Review: The Power of Forgiveness
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May 14 2016:
Team TLC movie night … “The Power of Forgiveness” –
Thomas’ choice tonight and 2nd time around for this one. Thomas says, “Inspirational, good, emotional, meaningful, thought provoking of good thoughts, great, understandable, enjoyed it.”
Lillian says, “Emotional, meaningful and good.”
I say, “Yes, powerful, yes.” “Forgiveness allows us to actually let go of the pain in the memory, and if we let go of the pain in the memory, we can have the memory, but it doesn’t control us. When the memory controls us, we are then puppets of the past.” ~Alexandra Asseily
Throwback Post: Parent Day Tea with Homemade Fries and Improvising
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May 16 2014:
Took another trip down memory lane this morning on the drive back home … This time the courtesy of The Cult’s Sanctuary and Wild Flower … Wild is right! Wild & crazy memories! Just love how powerful music can be … xoxo
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I have a very important appointment at 1:30 today. I get to be treated to tea by the amazing dude I get to call my son and his awesome classmates! xoxo
Greeted at the door, taken to a seat, served a beverage and food and then entertained with poetry from each child! YAY!!!!
“Why would someone sell something that doesn’t work just to make money?” -Thomas … In a book he’s reading right now (Johnny Swanson), one of the characters discovered a cure for heartburn and began to sell it. His family needed the money. We were talking about it and then Thomas turned the conversation to the above statement … he wasn’t really asking me a question, just making a statement. He keeps me smiling …
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May 16 2013:
Homemade sweet tater fries!!! Thank you Aunt Debbie for the fresh sweet taters straight from Glen Dykes’ garden in Eagle Lake, Mississippi!!! No kiddin y’all … When Aunt Debbie comes for a visit her suitcase is full of food, instead of clothes!!! YUM!!!!!!
See this Vise Grip thingy? Works perfect to turn a broken bath tub handle on and off!! Much much much better then when I was sticking the broken piece back in and struggling to get it to turn. That completely quit working yesterday so it was time to find a different fix! I’m so HappY!! The cold water for the bathtub turns on and off effortlessly now!! WoooHooooo!
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May 16 2012:
Thank you to Brian Benson (G. Brian Benson) for such an amazing endorsement of my book! A comment from Brian a few days before the garage purging that led to the creation of this book re-ignited my drive to write a book. Blessed and grateful to have you as a friend Brian!! “Camilla’s light shines very bright in “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance”. She offers a wonderful combination of heart, intelligence, drive and a true inner desire to help families who are going through the trials, tribulations and loving moments of having a child with special needs. By authentically sharing her own story, hers is a voice of compassion, support and guidance.” -G. Brian Benson – Award-winning author and advocate of inspiration.
Throwback Post: Vaulting Lessons
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May 16 2014:
Thomas is the grateful recipient of a scholarship for attending vaulting lessons this spring at this amazing facility in Washoe Valley. Thank you Barbara for your beautiful spirit! And, thank you to the amazing Amanda for instructing the vaulters! OH! And … Thank you to the graceful Meg for her gentle and kind spirit with the kids!! You are an amazing and wonderful horse!!
Throwback Post: Farmers Market
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June 6 2010:
Kids had a ball at farmers market. I got 2 pretend we were in Nawlins w this dish.
