The Unplanned
Today is Little Sir’s birthday. He’s five. He has been looking forward to 5 since he turned 4. I don’t know what it was about 5, but he could not wait for it to be here. And we did it up big with family and friends and a bounce house …
Category: Family
The Reluctant Stay at Home Mother
I start a new day job Monday. Except for a short year, I have been home with Little Sir since he was born. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. You see, I like to work. When Gorgeous Gal was born, I couldn’t wait to get back to work (I …
Credit Where Credit is Due
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and I was happy to post about my Dad and some steps towards healing in our relationship. Something that has been asked of me repeatedly when people (or therapists) know much of my background is, “How did you make it?” Well, first, we need to …
About My Dad
I haven’t blogged about my Dad. I don’t think I have (have I?) blogged a lot about my mom, but I’ve written about the struggles and pain she caused me and others…due to her own struggles and pain. But on my Dad, I’ve been pretty quiet. Kind of in the …
And I Want My Daughter to Know
My daughter is graduating college this month. She is launched. Parenting has about as many phases as children do. And this is a new one for me. And much like that one she went through in high school, I’m not sure I like this one very much. I’ve been thinking …
Things My Mother Did Right
Things my mother did right…Does that title surprise you the way it does me? I do not have a relationship with my mother and my best motherly moments came from all the other women placed in my life at the exact right moment and in the exact right place. Most …