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Category Archives: divorce

Surprise!

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Leah
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Zandra had her Sweet 16 back in May. A couple of weeks ago, Zandra’ s Mom sent Rob an email inviting us (including Zach and Josh) to a Surprise Sweet 16 party with all her family from her Mom’s side. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, divorce, Zandra | Leave a reply

Quote of the Week

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Leah
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“One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside each and every person. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One wolf is evil. It is anger, envy, … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, choices, divorce, Quote of the week, step family, step parenting, Stepmother, Uncategorized | 10 Replies

Natural Consequences?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Leah
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I was in another team meeting the other day discussing the significant behaviour challenges of one of my 11 year old clients. The behaviour therapist was asking the child’s Mom about the consequences that she gives her son for these … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, divorce, PYHO, raising kids | 41 Replies

Pour Your Heart Out: The Worst and Best Day of My Life

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Leah
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Funny how the worst day in your life, can end up being the best. It was 2005. I can’t remember the exact date anymore. End of October, beginning of November. It was around that time because one of my best … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, Grief, Memories, PYHO | 59 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Leah
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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 →

Posted in Birthdays, blended family, divorce, Quote of the week, schedules, Zach | 4 Replies

Back to reality

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Leah
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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 →

Posted in blended family, CDF, daily life, divorce, raising kids, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 2 Replies

The meaning of snow boots

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Leah
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Snow. Not that’s it’s unusual at this time of year, given we do live in Canada, but were we expecting it? I didn’t hear about it. And when you’re divorced, even snow takes on a new meaning. Seriously. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother | 3 Replies

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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