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“Don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s a bit of a nightmare co-parenting with you.” How am I not to take this the wrong way? The words were barely out of my ex-husband’s mouth and I could feel my … Continue reading
Category Archives: step 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
Recently, some of my clients have been asking me questions like , “how do you know he/she’s the right one.” I guess it’s not unusual. I work with a lot of people (especially guys) between the ages of 16-30 (stats … Continue reading
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
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 remember writing a post a while ago about motherhood, and how it changes everything! It even changes the way you tell time. Noon is no longer just noon; it’s, “I wonder if the kids have eaten yet and are outside … 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
When Zach had to go to the hospital last month as I talked about here, I had commented how I was so glad that we didn’t have divorce drama to contend with. We were all able to wait together supporting … Continue reading
Over the years we have really tried to be teaching our kids about money (it’s an ongoing process of course): the value, how to save, how to stay out of debt, how to be responsible with it. Hence why I … 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