I am so completely out of sync these days. Summer does that to me. I suppose it’s a good thing in some ways. A break from our usual routine. I don’t miss the homework, that’s for sure. And I love … Continue reading
Category Archives: blended family
Having gone through a divorce, and then a remarriage and a blending of families, I often wonder what kind of baggage my kids are going to have. I stress about the idea that they will have abandonment issues, commitment issues, … Continue reading
Can you tell that I’m in “catch up mode”? I’ve gone from daily posting about amazing adventures on vacation, to hibernation trying to catch up with life. That’s the toughest thing about coming back from vacation! So much to catch … Continue reading
So much controversy this little Elf can bring! The web is buzzing – just like it was last year, with the lovers and the haters of the Elf on the Shelf. I happen to be a lover of our little elf, Quiet … Continue reading
Music to my ears. My Mom sent me this little article by a Pastor, David McGee, that she found online entitled: Jesus was part of a blended family. At first I thought it was a joke , but then I read it. … Continue reading
I love Nina Simone and Rob will often have her music playing in the background while we get dinner ready. I have a couple of favorites that she sings. One is called “Ne Me Quitte Pas” (Please Don’t Leave Me), … Continue reading
While I was away last weekend, Zach sent me a text that Gabe was going to sleep over at his Dad’s house. Just so there’s no confusion, “My stepson was going to sleep over at my ex’s house with my … Continue reading
While I usually try to stay quite positive on my blog, as this is a history for my children, I also want this blog to be about our journey and struggles with being a blended family, and the things I … Continue reading
I was scrolling through Rob’s photos on his phone and came across these ones. They were taken in the Miami airport while we were waiting for our flight home from our cruise this summer. Whenever we tell people we are … Continue reading
My boys all wore ties to church this past week. I wish I had thought to take a picture of them in their shirt and ties. They looked so grown up. It’s not like I haven’t seen them like this … Continue reading