Tonight , we will gather with friends, family or maybe just have a chill solo night in. But somewhere around 11 pm we will start to reflect, maybe remembering our vision boards from the start of 2023. We will either feel accomplished or become quickly consumed with regret. Trying to figure out why we justContinue reading “New Year. New Chance. (3 things to remember in 2024)”
Category Archives: Boy Mom
I Hate Co-Parenting ! (4 Ways to Deal With the Joys of Co-Parenting)
I will not hate co-parenting. I will not hate co-parenting. I will not hate co-parenting. Well that worked just as much as it did in 3rd grade. Not at all. And I know hate is a strong word but imagine having a romantic relationship or a marriage with a person you had issues communicating with,Continue reading “I Hate Co-Parenting ! (4 Ways to Deal With the Joys of Co-Parenting)”
Don’t Drink the Poison: 5 Positive Ways to Deal with Feelings of Loneliness During Single Life
“Being thirsty is not an excuse to drink poison”. I’m not sure who came up with this quote, but thank you. Far too often the thirst we experience can be feelings of being lonely and wanting something or somewhere there. Loneliness seems to be the part of being single that isn’t discussed. And why? MaybeContinue reading “Don’t Drink the Poison: 5 Positive Ways to Deal with Feelings of Loneliness During Single Life”
The Not so Happy Holidays (for the single mama)
Single mama, I know the holidays aren’t always exactly happy. They can look like a lot of second guessing and hoping that all the effort is enough. Are you creating enough fun traditions and memories? Were you able to get enough gifts? Will you get enough time on Christmas day with splitting the holiday? YouContinue reading “The Not so Happy Holidays (for the single mama)”
We All Have Moments (4 Things to Help With the “Not So Good” Moments)
This week, for the first time in a while, it didn’t feel like a chore to smile. While leaves are changing and stores are exploding with Christmas items, for many, this is the most wonderful time of the year. For some, it is the most difficult. And I think I may have joined the “some”.Continue reading “We All Have Moments (4 Things to Help With the “Not So Good” Moments)”
September ?! Already ?! New month. New Goals.
September is a month of change. Leaves will be changing soon. Summer clothes will be pushed to the back of the closest. Pumpkin scented and flavored everything is completely taking over.
Preston Takes on Surgery
Written on July 30, 2021 I am sitting bedside at the hospital with baby boy as we await him going into the operating room. Yes, he’s having surgery and mom is starting to freak out just a little. Ok, a lot. Meanwhile, Mr. Preston is busy telling me how comfy the bed is as ifContinue reading “Preston Takes on Surgery”
When did this happen?!……..Mommy to a 4 year old
Last night, for the second night in the row, my son did not sneak into my room. I woke up throughout the night and had actual space to stretch out. No foot in my face or anything. And ok, I know we bought the big boy bed. And, I know we had the conversation aboutContinue reading “When did this happen?!……..Mommy to a 4 year old”
Ain’t No Hood Like Single Motherhood (4 things all single moms should remember about navigating motherhood)
My son had a tantrum today. He had a full blown tantrum and I’m not even sure he knows why. It was something about Ironman or Spiderman….one of those men. Either way, it was about the third meltdown of the day while I was working from home. For a moment, I looked to the leftContinue reading “Ain’t No Hood Like Single Motherhood (4 things all single moms should remember about navigating motherhood)”
Flowers Need Rain 