Last week, I found out that Puck had misplaced his glasses. They’d been missing for about two weeks. I like to think that a normal co-parenting relationship where both parents have a interest in the kids would have gone like this: Child loses his glasses. Child comes home andContinue Reading
I posted on Facebook a few weeks ago that the Goblin King has suggested that we keep a “food diary” for the children. Thought I’d take today to explain as I had a few questions about how it came about. Last September Puck had a visit with his pediatrician. DuringContinue Reading
While our custody schedule has resulted in a lot less headaches since it was implemented, it does mean that I have the children on different days every week.My ex works a blue collar job – and has to do shift work. That means he’s on a rotating shift schedule ofContinue Reading
Sorry guys – I don’t have a ton of time to write today but I thought I’d bring you a few Goblin Kingisms from this week’s e-mails (you’ll recall my previous posts on his issues with acyrologia): “I feel that you may have underling (sic) issues.” “When I stated aContinue Reading
The problem with negotiating a “one-size fits all” parenting agreement is that it’s impossible to anticipate what types of changes the children are going to experience as they get older. The after summer transition to a new grade can be particularly trying as both parents try to adapt to newContinue Reading
There are all these quotes about sisters – and how they’re your first and only true friend. Don’t get me wrong – if anyone hurt my sister, I’d be in their face like the overattentive perfume lady at the department store – but we’re not friends. We never have been. Continue Reading
I struggle the most with the dreams. Nightmares. It’s always the same. I’m still married to him. We’re in the house. I can’t leave. I can’t get out. I’m suffocating, struggling for breath, clawing to get out, break the chains, see the sun, escape the darkness. But I can’t. I’mContinue Reading
I’ve done a guest post at the new 4TheLoveofMommy site today. Pop on over and take a look! Image Credit: (Edited) hyena reality / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live by SurpriseWant Live By Surprise in your inbox? Click here to join our mailing list or follow Live by Surprise on Twitter,Continue Reading
This morning, I am frustrated. Can I blame the Goblin King? Yes. But truly, who’s at fault? Me. I am the cause of my own frustration. Because I’m not able to release my anger. I know what he’s like. I know that he’ll never change. And I need to learnContinue Reading
I was out with a group of women the other day and got into a conversation about husbands – and how difficult it could be to work with someone. One woman told a story of asking her husband to get a bottle for her while she was feeding their child.Continue Reading
