The holidays are crazy enough as it is, but every other year my son spends Christmas with his dad. The following is a link to some positive ways I've learned to get through it, as posted on Red Tricycle. This Is the Best Co-Parenting Advice I Know to Get through the Holidays
Splitting Summers
As a divorced mom, I've had to share my son's summers with his father. It hasn't always been easy, but it has taught me some valuable lessons. The following post on the subject appears in the Red Tricycle Spoke Contributor Network and was written for their summer writing challenge: Splitting Summers with My Son’s Dad Taught... Continue Reading →
Rain
It doesn't rain much here, in the desert, so when it does, it's a special occasion. This morning I woke up thinking it must still be early because it was so dark but I was extremely happy to discover the darkness was due to clouds and a light rain. I like rain, but Ryan likes... Continue Reading →
We Chase an Ice Cream Truck
Nothing announces the arrival of summer like the slightly out of tune siren song of the ice cream truck. The ice cream truck that roams our neighborhood has a habit of trundling through close to bedtime on school nights, usually right after teeth are brushed. Not only is this inconvenient, it's also a little suspect... Continue Reading →