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
I’m over at Divorced Moms again today discussing the trials and tribulations of exchanging clothing and other items when you exchange the kids. Come have a look!! Image Credit (edited): David Castillo Dominici / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live by SurpriseWant Live By Surprise in your inbox? ClickContinue 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
If your life were a movie – what songs would be on the soundtrack? I had a tumultuous courtship with my ex, and a long and difficult relationship that eventually led us to divorce. This weekend I thought about what kind of songs would have been on the soundtrackContinue 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’m over at DivorcedMoms.com again today talking about all the things you can learn about yourself as you emerge from a bad marriage and divorce. Or you can check it out on The Huffington Post! Image Credit: (Edited) “Yoga” by arztsamui / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live byContinue Reading
This week on DivorcedMoms.com, I’ve looked through some of my favorite divorce movies for my favorite quotes about divorce. Have a look! What’s your favorite divorce movie? (Gif courtesy “War of the Roses”) Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live by SurpriseWant Live By Surprise in your inbox? Click here to joinContinue Reading
