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31 Years Young
My mum arrived the afternoon of J's birthday for a week with us. This was the first time she has came to visit me in my own home as a wife and mother. I was a bundle of nerves or at least wonder but am...
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Thanksgiving
This was the first Thanksgiving I have spent with my mum since I was a teen. It was very cool to share with her the recipes I have picked up over the years and let her see some of the traditions we...
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Exploring With Grandma
Most of the time spent with my mum was at home with the boys. We ventured to the grocery quite a few times for Thanksgiving but I wouldn't call that exciting really. We spent only one day on the strip...
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Christmas Decorating
Last year my sister posted pictures of my mum decorating the Christmas tree with my two nephews. I thought it was very cute. I mentioned to my mum that I would love for the boys to have that experience...
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Santa Clause aka Dada HoHo
Back in the day (about 2 years ago), Animal called Santa "Dada HoHo". It was cute and sweet although he does not remember or call him this now. Ugh, they grow up so fast.On an impromptu trip to the BX...
View ArticleMonths Go By
Its been months since I have even opened our blog. The thought crossed my mind that there were pictures to post, events to document and what not but I just haven't done anything. The boys are growing....
View ArticleWithin A Box
Living within a box does not make me happy. I cant imagine it would make anyone happy. I am done fitting within the box. Within the image that everyone wants to see. Sure from the outside it looks...
View ArticleSingle Mum
Today is the first day of the rest of my life! The divorce is final and I am officially a single mum. Over the years I have painted quite a picture that has resulted in some being shocked by this new...
View ArticleNew Beginnings
Today is our last day in Las Vegas. I am excited, the boys are excited and so are family and friends. This is a good thing. This is a fresh start. All that said why am I nervous? I know we have tons of...
View ArticleDucks In A Row
We are here, we are here! The boys last day of school in Las Vegas was Friday. While they were getting educated and saying goodbye to their teachers and friends my brother, brother-in-law, sister and...
View ArticleSettling In
We've been here a few weeks and I feel like we are finally settling in well. The first couple days/weeks were a little crazy but now I think I have it figured out. The boys love their school (also...
View ArticleHoliday Season
I'm kind of surprised how fast this year has flown by. I know, we all say that right. There have been so many changes over the past few months its like a blur at times. But here we are in December....
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Six Months
The boys and I have been living here for six months...really?! Its amazing how fast the time has gone by. We have a routine and way of life that is seriously working. Minimal stress being my favorite...
View ArticleA Matter Of Perspective & Pork Chops
Now that's a title! Lets get the "perspective" part over with so we can get to those pork chops cause lets be honest the "matter of perspective" is just a rant. We all know that!This past week the boys...
View ArticleThe Bigger Picture
I’m always amazed at how people say one thing and do something completely different. Are they lying to themselves or everyone around them? I just don’t understand. I am very vocal and honest which has...
View ArticleLast Weekend
I just spent my last weekend with the boys before they leave for summer in Las Vegas. It was extremely bitter sweet. I felt torn on how to spend the time with them. I felt like I didn’t want to make a...
View ArticleSo Quiet
The boys have been gone since Wednesday evening. I know that’s not long at all but I’m having a hard time filling the void. The apartment is way to quiet! I picked up Thursday morning only to realize...
View ArticleA Month Of Summer
The boys have been gone for almost a month. At times its hard to believe but yet there have been days or even weeks where the minutes slowly ticked by. Their time with their father hasn’t gone anything...
View ArticleTwo Weeks
Well summer is almost over. I spent none of it with the boys which is a little disheartening but I hope to make that up to them next week. Yes, the time is almost here and they will be home again....
View ArticleToday Is...
As I was talking to Animal this morning it dawned on me that today was September 5th. For most this day has little to no significance, but for 11 years this day was considered my "wedding anniversary"....
View ArticleOne Year
Its been a year since the papers came in the post declaring my divorce. That was a good day for me. It was the day I became a civilian, an individual. It was the day I officially became a single mum...
View ArticleFirst Anniversary
Tuesday was Metalman's & my first anniversary. The day was amazing! I had no idea how to originally go about celebrating this event or what Metalman's thoughts would be but thankfully everything...
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Medical Laboratory Technician Student
I am happily entering my 4th week of my MLT classes. I wasn't sure what the workload or schedule would require exactly but prepared myself & the boys as best I could. The month before I adjusted...
View ArticleAccomplished
It's been over a year since I updated my blog. A busy, exciting, challenging & yet very rewarding year. I have completed the MLT program & passed boards. I am an ASCP certified Medical...
View ArticleNepal Service and Study Tour
Q-Tip has been in charge of his high school education since before he was in high school, meaning he chose what school to attend and what focus he wanted his education to take. I can not express how...
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