A couple weeks ago I booked a family portrait session with our wedding photographer, Assaf Friedman. I've had professional photos of my kids taken every year since they were babies. I look on my wall and see photos of them just weeks old. There are photos of them growing up together. There used … [Read more...]
Don’t Feel Guilty Over A Little Self Care
I often feel guilty that I don't have a full-time office job. I should be productive, busy, earn a better living, have colleagues, deadlines, pressures, and have a "normal" day like so many other single moms. At least, that's what I tell myself as I look over the job postings in my field. But I … [Read more...]
How Our Completely ‘Ordinary’ Vacation Gave Me An Epiphany
I love taking my kids on adventures. I want them to live life, enjoy experiences together and have meaningful memories to last a lifetime. I always set one rule for each trip: I want them to try a new food or do something that’s out of their comfort zone. Last summer we went to Prince Edward … [Read more...]
Now That I’m Getting Re-Married, Will I Still Write About Divorce?
I’ve spent the greater part of four years writing about divorce. It was top of mind 100 percent of the time. I felt that if I shared my experiences, others would be comforted by my pain and heartache. I wrote about my kids’ emotions after the divorce. I wrote about our efforts at co-parenting. I … [Read more...]
My First Birthday As A Single Parent Was The Hardest
I remember my first birthday as a single mom. It wasn't pretty. I ended up in the throes of a nervous breakdown. I was so overwhelmed with fear and sadness that it was impossible to contain my emotions. In the days leading up to my birthday, I remember sobbing uncontrollably. Dreading the day I … [Read more...]
Don’t Feel Sorry For Me Because I’m A Single Mom
I’m a single mom. It’s officially been me and my two boys for nearly five years. Raising kids isn’t an easy job even when there are two parents at home. When you have two boys 15 months apart and you’re always outnumbered, it’s even harder. They love each other but they bicker and fight … [Read more...]
New Year, New Neighbours: Why I’m Mourning The Loss Of My Friends Next-Door
I know that change is supposed to be good—it’s what I tell my kids, anyway—but ever since my next-door neighbours moved two weeks ago, I haven’t been able to get over the loss. I didn’t expect to be so emotional, nor did I realize I’d grown so attached, but this family is extraordinary. They … [Read more...]
I Went To Spin Class And It Was Basically A Rave On Wheels
I tend to do many things at the same time because, let's face it, women are especially good at multi-tasking. For instance, I will help my kids with their homework while making dinner and paying the bills online. I will workout with friends so we can catch up while squeezing in some cardio. Recently … [Read more...]
How A Pot Of Chili Is Helping Me Move On
I do all sorts of things I didn't use to have to do: I build chairs. I play baseball. I change furnace filters. But once in a while, it's nice when someone does something for you. The other day, I was having some women over for dinner. We are all working on our MFA together so we scheduled a … [Read more...]
Now That I’m a Parent, I Finally Appreciate My Siblings
I’d like to tell you that my family is crazy, but that’s hardly headline news. Whose family isn’t? But in mine there seems to be more drama than in most. In fact, one day I might write a book about it. As just an example, my grandmother calls us non-stop to talk about the same subject on … [Read more...]
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