Darla's Mom

Photos and musings as I raise this kid

Catie Darla and Blake

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July 28, 2014 at 2:24 am

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Doing “homework” with Catie

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July 27, 2014 at 7:50 pm

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The story teller

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She found my 1 a Day book of 365 @Disney stories. I put a chair in the hall for her to sit in.

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July 27, 2014 at 7:25 am

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Swinging in Santa Monica

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July 27, 2014 at 4:31 am

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Slipper cleaning

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Is gross. This is what my life has come down to

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July 26, 2014 at 4:39 pm

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Do you ever look 10 times in the same spot

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Only to find what you were looking for in that spot… 3 weeks later? !?!?

The Kaiser card would have been pretty handy on Saturday.

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July 25, 2014 at 4:55 am

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How to Raise a Child Who Doesn’t Contract Affluenza

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You all know Darla’s mom  (me!) is a social worker in real life who deals with homeless adults, homeless children, pregnant teens, and people with issues such as domestic violence and substance abuse.
When Darla’s oldest sister was little she would come with me to work on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Darla has gone a few times to visit some of my former clients, but it isn’t the same.

Darla really believes that al kids get to go to Disneyland and can afford ice cream and new toys every day. Certainly this is beyond my budget as a single parent working in social work – but she doesn’t know that. Most of her friends don’t understand how lucky they are to have a roof and a bed and regular meals.

Darla's Kickstarter to prevent Affluenza

Darla’s Kickstarter to prevent Affluenza

So: I am turning to Kickstarter to fund the development of an e-book covering as many neighborhoods and populations (rich and poor) within a weekend’s travel from Los Angeles where we live.
Please consider backing us.

You could be in the book
You can tell us where we should explore
You can receive a post card

Here is the link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1233974818/shedding-affluenza

PLEASE SHARE

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July 24, 2014 at 7:46 pm

Darla’s picture of Grandma and Bella

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She thinks Grandpa will drive her to Hollister tomorrow so she can give it to Grandma.

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July 23, 2014 at 12:34 am

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Toddler toes

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July 20, 2014 at 11:52 pm

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toddler toes

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She was decorating her feet

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July 20, 2014 at 11:43 pm

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