The house is quieter than usual this December. The kids' stockings hang empty on the mantle, waiting for their return from their 8-day trip with their dad. The holiday season after divorce brings a particular kind of silence – one that echoes with memories of Christmas mornings … [Read more...]
If You Are Co-Parenting This Holiday Season
If you are co-parenting this holiday season…. I am too. And it sucks. Sorry, Mom. I have no other word to describe it [that’s not blowing up my WordPress app with F-bombs]. The lead up to, the actual holiday, and the plan after the holiday, feels, well, it feels like … [Read more...]
Mom’s Favorite F Word: Feelings
When Ted and I first were divorced a little over 3 years ago, my therapist at the time advised me to learn everything and anything I can about being the best version of myself for my family. USE ALL THE TOOLS she would say. FOCUS ON YOU. Welp. A little over 3 years later, I’m … [Read more...]
New Year, Same Schedule
New year, same schedule when it comes to co-parenting our four young children. Take a look at our at-home and work schedules. There’s something comforting about headed into 2021 knowing that of all things I can count on, it’s the schedule with the kids that is staying the … [Read more...]
Adjusting to a New Normal
Normal. I cringe when I hear that word right now. Not because we are living through a pandemic, but because I’ve been long questioning what normal really ever was for my family. Ask my children in 10 years and I’m sure they’ll question a few things about their childhood- their … [Read more...]
