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Filing for divorce isn’t easy; making it for the long haul can be even harder. When you just want out, any length of time seems likes it’s too long, but you have to go the distance no matter what. In …...
View ArticleDivorce Tag: It’s WHN’s turn now!
Players: Two exes; adult children 18 years and older Rules: The terms of the divorce decree and visitation arrangement no longer apply. The parent and/or adult child who arranges the event, outing,...
View ArticleYou will survive daycare, and so will your kids.
Daycare was both my saving grace and my worst nightmare. When I had to go to class or work, daycare was there to watch over Bo while I did what was needed. When I was potty training him, daycare staff...
View ArticleLight bulbs & Marriage
Filed under: Dating, Divorce, Ex Files, Family, House and Home Tagged: dads, Divorce, DIY, Do-it-yourself, Family, Independence, Maintenance, Marriage, moms, Relationships
View ArticleNocturnal Bliss
Filed under: Divorce, Ex Files, Got healing?, House and Home, Little Things Tagged: Bed, dad, Divorce, Family, healingafterdivorce, little things, Mom, real estate, Relationships, roadmomblog, sleep
View ArticleThey call me, Missus.
So, you went back to your maiden name. That’s all fine and dandy unless you have children who carry your ex’s last name. No doubt, you either have been or will be addressed as Mrs. [former last name]...
View ArticleJealousy comes in all shapes and . . . Mom?
“I’m jealous.” It wasn’t the first time I’d heard that statement from my mom since I filed for divorce 16 years ago. Seven years ago, we’d just moved into a brand new, four-bedroom home with an open...
View ArticleInsurance rates, mama bears, homework, and holiday staycations
I HAVE 12 DAYS OFF IN A ROW for the first time in 13 years. In truth, my boss “encouraged” me to take the time since I’ll lose it if I don’t. At risk of losing momentum and seriously crippling …...
View ArticleRenee’s Favorite (and not so favorite) Reflections of 2013
On this last evening of 2013, in the U.S. that is, I’m hyped up on pain meds after a dental procedure and looking back over a year that was a mixed bag of almost every conceivable thing one could think...
View ArticleRemind me tomorrow why I dig this pre-empty nest thing
I’m currently traveling the world. A few short hours ago, I was in Germany before making my way to Holland. I’m thinking about stopping off in Ireland before heading to Mexico, and then to bed....
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