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
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
What better day to post this than Labor Day? My ovaries are aching. They have been for a few weeks. I have three beautiful children. Three. I am one of the moms in North America who is keeping the “average” family size above 1.4 kids. Three children is considered aContinue Reading
I’ve always felt that if you’re going to go to Europe, not only do you have to immerse yourself in the culture, eat all the wonderful food – but you also have to absorb the history. And the best way to do that is to visit historical places. With thisContinue Reading
Okay…okay. I know that I said I’d always be open and tell my kids the truth when it came to sex and their questions. But kids sometimes ask questions that you don’t expect – right? My niece was up this week (my sister lives out of state and sheContinue Reading
I remember as a child, I’m not sure what age, but I remember it, so likely between eight and ten—I must have asked my mother a question about sex. I don’t know when it was, but I don’t remember her answering it right away. There was kind of an awkwardContinue Reading
A few days ago, Flower’s preschool had a tea in advance of Mother’s Day. One of the boys there, in Flower’s class, I had just learned was destined to “marry” Flower (according to his mother). I was a bit surprised. I was aware that she’s played with this particular littleContinue Reading
The Internet is rife with reports of men buying a new, usually red car after separating. MSN even has a list of “Top Ten New Cars for Divorced Dads” and there is advice galore about ensuring your new ride can’t be included in the “proceeds of divorce” and taken by yourContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered what the job description for a single mother would look like? Do you think you’d have applied for the job if you’d read the job description first? Take a look at my SuperMom Job Description at DivorcedMoms.com. Live by SurpriseWant Live By Surprise in your inbox?Continue Reading
When my husband and I were dating, I met his kids well before he “met” mine. He had joint custody of two gorgeous dogs – Montana, a full Rottweiler, and Apollo, a German Shepard Rottweiler mix. Montana was about eight at the time, and Apollo was about eleven. I sayContinue Reading
