Monthly Archives: April 2014

Some things I WISH I could say…

Today my ex made a comment in an email about “knowing my feelings on this matter” regarding him moving forward with a relationship with the paramour and “appreciating my cooperation” with a schedule change that will accommodate their plan for reintroduction of her into … Continue reading

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The good, the bad, and the ugly…of divorced parenting

Last week I was presented with several challenges regarding my ex… He started the week with this text “Good morning and Happy Sunday! Yes I am meaning to send this to you…” – is there another way to take this … Continue reading

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You can’t get SOMETHING for NOTHING…

Okay…it’s Spring Break for me – OBVIOUSLY based on my last two posts! lol So I’ve had time to peruse my site and many others this morning. The kids are with Disney Dad (my daughter getting a new Chromebook for her … Continue reading

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Spring Break Birthday Fun!!

Yesterday was my oldest daughter’s 13th birthday…I was lucky enough to get to be the one to spend the day with her – and lucky us it was over break!  I arranged for her to have a make-up consultation since … Continue reading

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Spring Break!!

I remember when the kids were little… There was a small little local zoo we would go to and wander around.  They didn’t have many animals, but it was a great place for toddlers to run around and get a taste … Continue reading

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One of those NEW traditions…

We had our second annual “Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt” last night…it was fantastic! 🙂

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Community…or the lack thereof

Happy Easter! We are on the beginnings of our week long spring break…the kids are gallivanting outdoors enjoying the warm spring weather with their neighborhood friends.  Last night we enjoyed a BBQ with the neighbors roasting hotdogs and bratwurst on … Continue reading

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Conversations with my kids…Part 2

I just love the conversations I have with my kids some days… I was sitting down with my little munchkin yesterday when she was telling me about her day… I’m so tired of the other kids in my class because … Continue reading

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Ultimate lows…shouldn’t I be getting “better”?

I can’t seem to shake this feeling.  I want to move on.  I want to not feel the pain.  I want to feel worthy.  I want to feel that my feelings matter. I want to unwind my feelings about myself … Continue reading

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Thank you Spring for showing up…

Today is the Spring Carnival at my school.  My school.  The one where I started teaching one week after he left.  My home away from home that became mine when he left…The one where both my girls went…youngest still goes. … Continue reading

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