We met about eight years ago, give or take, but it seems so much longer ago than that, like worlds of time and seasons have passed and changed. You were the new woman in my daughters' father's life, and none too welcome on my behalf if I'm to be honest. I didn't know you, I only knew the position ... Read More »
“Strings”
Cling to my strings a while longer So I can feel your gentle pull Your time as my girl is not over Your cup isn't all the way full. So cling to my strings till tomorrow When we'll measure you up by the wall Just keep on growing and growing The apron can handle the pull. Once you were my ... Read More »
Ode to a Middle Child
I'm a mother of three, and as such, I have the birds eye view of the most talked about "birth order" scenarios ever. Eldest. Middle. Youngest. My eldest and middle are girls, two years apart. Eight years later came the baby, a boy. All of my children are vastly different than each other, yet ... Read More »
On Motherhood, Solitude, Anonymity, and The Ocean
I'm a creature of solitude. I've been so since I was a child, when I would happily shut myself in my room for hours, reading and writing to my heart's content. Before I had children, when I was in my very young twenties, I traveled the country a lot, often times alone. I once drove myself from my ... Read More »
“The C Word”
It's the dirtiest word in single motherhood. "Child Support." If you look at the word simply, it means "Supporting Your Child". But often times when heard, it takes on all kinds of other ugly misreadings. "Gold-digging". "Entrapment". "Control". In a few instances, perhaps there's some truth to ... Read More »
The Hidden Benefits of Gardening or Your Kids
Being a good parent is not an easy job to do. You are responsible for so many things, including health, development, emotional well-being, physical activity of your kids, to name but a few. It’s natural that you want all the best for your children, so you try as hard as you can to ensure they eat ... Read More »
Dealing With Bad Behavior From The Other Parent. Why Do We Do It?
Why do we put up with less than respectful behavior from our children’s father when we could just as easily drag them into court and let the law serve justice? I’ve heard some crazy stories about how some of you ladies (and men) are treated and it makes me so angry! How can people treat the parent ... Read More »
Your Doctor Will Thank You For Exercising With Your Dog
Every year when I show up for my annual physical, I get the same intake form with the usual, standard questions, mostly asking if any of my existing information has changed, my current address, medical insurance provider, etc. But I always smile a little when I come to that line that asks how much I ... Read More »
You Are Only His Girlfriend If You Feel It
Have you ever been with a guy who one week was declaring that you’re his girlfriend to the world and how lucky he is and then the next week you hear from him maybe once and you’re wondering what the hell happened?! Yeah, well that happened to me…but it only took two times for me to decide enough is ... Read More »
We F-UP Perfect
I have a teenager. A teenage girl. But that's just IT. I don't really "have her". Not like I did when she was growing inside my body fifteen years ago. Not like when she was one or three or eleven. She is still mine, a little. But not like she was. I will never forget the day we brought her ... Read More »
