November 15: NO HIGHWAYS!!!!
Co-parent and I are splitting the parenting responsibility into kid “pairs” to accomodate a trip I am taking to the East Coast next week. So, I was alone all day today with Twin Crazy and Twin Husky,...
View ArticleStaying Sane: Not-so-Small Blessings
Let’s be honest. Holidays are stressful times. I’ve made it through this one – my first as a divorce, sharing my kids. What had started as an unbelievably frustrating experience with co-parent, wound...
View ArticleRandom Thoughts: Give and Take
Another season of giving is here. This time of year always strikes me as a bit comical. So much focused energy on give, give, give that the spirit of giving loses its meaning. This notion of...
View ArticleNovember 28: Lovely rain
Today was a good day of rain with me working from home and then reuniting with the kids. Woke up to the rain; looked outside at the yard and the trees and fell in love with this house again Got ready...
View ArticleDecember 4: Happy Birthday Coparent
Today was a good day at work. I had a face-to-face meeting with a client so was dressed up to impress. We had a good meeting. I had a good, productive, rest of the day. But it was emotional for a...
View ArticleRandom Thoughts: Organizing, and Donating to Extended Family non-profit
Hi there. Quick note to let ya’ll know that I am still here. It has been a long time since I’ve posted anything. Maybe it’s because there’s just a lot going on. Maybe because I’m finding other...
View ArticleJanuary 6: Long overdue recap
Hi Mamas. I’ve been silent for about two weeks. I guess the “winter break” for the kids was also my break from this blog and other facets of my life. I’ve really enjoyed myself and feel...
View ArticleMarch 19: A Gift
It’s been awhile since I have written a daily journal as a true working mother. Now, my week is halved due to the divorce. Half of the week I do not have the kids, and I work. The other half of the...
View ArticleMarch 20: Down time
This morning was another gift with my kids. Co-parent is on a work-trip and I had them with me. I normally work ½ day at home and then pick them up in the afternoon, but today since I have them in...
View ArticleApril 30: Gifts
It has been awhile since I’ve written anything on this blog. I guess it is because I’m feeling a bit lost as to my own relevance with the role of being a “working mother”. This is because of the...
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