As much as the holidays are a joyful time for many, for some, the holidays are tough for various reasons. For a single mom (or single parent) who is co-parenting, the holidays can be especially tough especially if it’s not “your year” to have the kiddos. The holidays as a single mom may mean less… Read More
Here are just some random stuff I’ve been thinking about. Not really enough brain cells or creativity to create an entire blog post about any one of these topics, but I may elaborate on a few of these once a few more brain cells decide to check back in from vacation. (This is why I… Read More
Growing up, I longed for the Christmas’ of the typical American family that I saw on TV. Running down the stairs Christmas morning with Santa’s gifts piled under the tree, snow and a fire in the fireplace, singing Christmas carols and all that. The little control freak that was present in me even as a… Read More
A few years ago I saw a movie called, “Four Christmases,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn. It’s about a couple who try to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. When the Kidlet was born, my ex and I decided that we did not want to travel from place to place… Read More
Christmas always makes me a little sad. When I was 8, I lost my Grandma suddenly a few days after Christmas. When I was 19, I lost my other Grandma a few days before Christmas. When I was 29, my life shattered on December 1st and cast a pall over the entire season. Last year,… Read More
It breaks my heart when people tell me that they don’t have updated family photos. I have so much going on these days that remembering little things and little moments are becoming more and more difficult. It’s been 8 years since I held my little baby girl in my arms, breathed in her little infant… Read More