Everything in my life has changed. I am officially a single mom. I am now the only adult in the house. I have chopped off all my hair. My kids are growing more independent. I am graduating from community college. While I have had another pseudo-adult in the home, in reality I have been a … Continue reading
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You should have stayed in Jailmaica
This past week has been interesting chaotic. My oldest sons father was released from prison and although I never had any major issues with him in the past, I was interested on how this would change the dynamic of my family. I was open to being nice, and cooperative. I never told my son that … Continue reading
Make a Mother Day
Please support this cause. 180 Turning Lives Around is the Monmouth County Sexual and Domestic Abuse center. They have so many programs that need funding. This center saved my kids and my life and never asked me for a dime. Lets support them so they can help others that do not have the funds. … Continue reading
Moving forward, while looking back
Many posts ago, I was devastated when I found out that my parents were going to sell my childhood home. Well the good news is, that after many, many, many conversations, I convinced my parents (that, along with the current market) to let me pay off the line of credit and taxes and let me … Continue reading
Three Little Ducks in a Row
It was a beautiful fall day and being suicidal adventurous, I decided to take my kids and the dog to the park. By myself. Without the stroller. Overall, it was an amazing day. I am blessed to live in central NJ and we have some of the most amazing public parks. Today we decided to to … Continue reading
Stay at home mom-for a day!
So today I am a stay at home mom. I am in charge of the house and the kids. It has been a long time since I have been away from my job for more that a day or two, and when I am gone I am usually running around to appointments or on errands. … Continue reading
I made the FEATURED page!
About a month ago, I was introduced to a weborectory (I made that up-web directory) of Mommy blogs around the world by a wonderful blogger atlantamomofthree. Its a wonderful place where you can find blogs written by Mommy’s from all necks of the woods. You can learn about other women’s lives and journeys, get amazing … Continue reading
My scariest day as a Mom
A few weeks ago my daughter had a rash. I was not so concerned but her dad was frantic. She had little bumps all over her legs and arms and a few on her back and face. I gave her some children’s allergy medicine and said, “lets see what happens in the morning” Well morning … Continue reading
My Jersey Shore Beach Baby
I love the summer. I can do without the humidity, but otherwise I love the summer. I love the beach, swimming, waterparks, bbq’s, time with friends, you get the point. Summer isn’t summer, until I get my first sunburn aka my “base” for that beautiful golden tan we all strive for. As a teenager and a … Continue reading
Why religion is too expensive for my family
Last night I read a blog post that spoke about a families decision to pull their kids out of private Jewish day school. It was a year after the decision was made, and the author spoke about all the wonderful things that family could afford because there were three tuition’s (for a total of $45,000.00) … Continue reading
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