Bad as Me

We were listening to Tom Waits in the car.  Lily said she liked the way he signs and wanted to know if he talks to his Mommy with that voice! 

CTFD by David Vienna

It's called CTFD, which stands for "Calm The F*ck Down." And that's not a message to give your kids. It's for you.

Using CTFD assures you that -- whichever way you choose to parent -- your child will be fine (as long as you don't abuse them, of course). To see it in action, here are some sample parenting scenarios and how CTFD can be employed:

• Worried your friend's child has mastered the alphabet quicker than your child? Calm the f*ck down.
• Scared you're not imparting the wisdom your child will need to survive in school and beyond? Calm the f*ck down.
• Concerned that you're not the type of parent you thought you'd be? Calm the f*ck down.
• Upset that your child doesn't show interest in certain areas of learning? Calm the f*ck down.
• Stressed that your child exhibits behavior in public you find embarrassing? Calm the f*ck down.

Yes, using the CTFD method, you'll find the pressure lifted and realize your child loves you no matter what, even if they've yet to master the alphabet. You'll also learn that whether or not you're the best parent in the world, as long as you love your child, they'll think you are and that's what matters. Plus, CTFD makes you immune to those that prey upon the fears of new parents, like pseudoscientists and parenting authors.
To use CTFD, just follow these simple steps:

1. Calm the f*ck down.
2. There is no second step.

So, ignore all those other parenting trends and stick to CTFD. You'll be glad you did and so will your kid.

Hell Broke Luce

I could really use a sympathetic ear today.  
Here's what I'm looking for:

A parent whose child was given a deadly diagnosis, said child survived and is now telling their own story.
Yesterday she told her Granddad that she got a shot at the doctor
because she missed them when she was a baby because she had Cancer.  

Its novel. 

Its powerful. 

Its just completely overwhelming to think about how we move on from this experience...Cancer episode...Moment in time.  

So is there a sympathetic ear out there that has gone through this?  

Someone who's worst fear actually happened? 

My ultimate fear now is of that thing coming back and seeing the pain that might cause.  

Taking that a step further -

Losing her.

Its been 3 years since she has had any medicine or treatment.  

Its gone. 

The Cancer has been eradicated.  Why can't I forget it?  
I want to.  Then I don't. 
Because I know this evil that circles around I can't let it go.  

If I do, it might come back.