So I Put On My Thinking Toque And Have Been Googling What The Deal Is With The Twelve Days Of Christmas.

This Christmas season I'm introducing the Masterpiece that is Die Hard to my teenage daughter. So exciting!! #bestparentever #itisntchristmasuntilhansgruberfallsoffnakitomiplaza #yippeekiyaymotherfucker https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lvLklh5Yc_Y0vswPdvuW3kS3HF96Ev6krtyY0/?igshid=1i7ebu0u80lky

Before the beginning of last year, I came across an idea about documenting positive experiences over a year by jotting down little notes of 'Good Things' that take place, so that at a future point, you can look back, maybe when you need to see the positives, or to gain perspective. I call the various things I have to deal with my "bag of hammers". (Not my idea. I stole it from Michael J. Fox.) We all carry one of these bags around with us; it's just the contents that differ between each of us. At the moment, my bag of hammers is heavier than usual, and I thought this would be a good time to review my list of 'Good Things', and begin anew. I wanted to share this in case any of you like the idea and wanted to try it out yourself. And to say out loud that it's ok to talk about the things in each of our bags of hammers, and ok for us to have to carry them. As I look through my list from last year, I am strengthened, and am able to find gratitude for all of the things, large and small that I have to be thankful for. #practicinggratitudehelps #affirmationshelp #itsoktoneedhelp https://www.instagram.com/p/BtN_menBhJBOikj480tO2ukiSYpYTl452ZpBaI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dtiwvfuh10hl

This is a tough season for a lot people. Please be kind to yourself. Do what you are able when you can, and accept that it's ok when you can't. You'll get through this. And if it helps, enjoy a smile wherever possible. (It's the unicorn's eyes that sell this one for me 😂) #mentalhealth #bekindtoyourself #mentalhealthdoesnttakeaholiday #mentalhealthadvocate https://www.instagram.com/p/CXoB3VkraZw/?utm_medium=tumblr

The wisdom of my 12 year old daughter. #wokeaf

I didn't even realize that there was a month for migraine awareness. I'm too busy getting them maybe? I do wish more people got it. Having (more than one) invisible illness can be hard sometimes. #migraine #migrainessuck https://www.instagram.com/p/BysHqavn0-kZ-36jLbY_zx2uZbXyv6vkA19cwI0/?igshid=4zfqyyd9pl69

But what if it's been with you so long that you can't remember who that person was? #mentalillness #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CU7WLa9rYVGE5ogp7qASs3NNWjv8j_dHfoVKW80/?utm_medium=tumblr

I have gotten into the habit of rolling a D20 each day; my own "how is today going to go?" thing. Today I rolled this. I am going to go through my day with extreme caution. lol. #mylifeisanrpg #rolledaone #criticalfail #fumble https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRh-SphhHV5Ve7MmuJ8X77Idjz2fBdKv-zzsg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dn5vnf9hmije

Looking after yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary. Look after yourselves when you need to. This inspirational message was sent to me earlier by @omhomelife and I wanted to share. They're good words. #selfcare #selflove #nonotthatkind https://www.instagram.com/p/BvWkRrVBKfWvHmW7MJLIggzLEb3xhV-uhQZ0Mg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m53s9t7c0gcs

My kid is the coolest. She spent a lot of time this past weekend working on a 3D map of her fictional city (New Asguard). The dinosaur paddock was particularly inspired. #mykidrocks https://www.instagram.com/p/ByaSrv8BpuvDW2w8zZpHwtPeLNTEcMvvhV3wV00/?igshid=aezcbdsbgxt1