Whether you were planning on it or not, you’ve fallen for a woman who has kids…now what? Dating a mom can be tricky. It takes a special man to build a relationship with someone who has children. Here are 6 tips on how to date a woman with kids: 1. Realize You Won’t Be First(…)
It is a common misconception that horseback riding merely consists of mounting a horse, sitting there and then letting him do all the work. Riding a horse requires balance, coordination, flexibility and a lot of legwork. It is also a mental workout; it requires freeing your mind and getting in tune with the horse. When you(…)
When I was married I rarely, if ever took my wedding ring off. It just felt weird NOT to have my ring on. Even through my pregnancies it literally got stuck on my 3x enlarged finger and almost had to be cut off. Being married can be beautiful as is displaying your commitment via the(…)
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. — Oprah Winfrey I’ve often heard men people say they don’t like to celebrate Valentine’s Day because they don’t show love just on one day, they show it year round.(…)
My mom rarely preaches to me about parenting. I appreciate that. However, when she makes subtle observations or gives advice I take it to heart because she doesn’t comment much. She casually said something about Mo that really made me think. “As the oldest son growing up in a house without a man present, be(…)
My level of love and respect is quickly growing for Denise Richards. The 42 year old beauty continues to inspire me with her unselfish co parenting. Having children by someone you’re no longer with isn’t easy. *insert Charlie Sheen joke here* Learning to co parent can be a struggle for the best of us. (…)
Parenting isn’t easy. When you have children with someone you’re no longer in a relationship with it creates another set of obstacles. One major challenge is learning to balance personal healing with raising your kids. Co parenting with someone who hurt you can be more painful than a bikini wax. However, like being bare down(…)
Six days before my 39th birthday I got some great news…I’m accepted into the Flores MBA Program at LSU. As I sat on the floor watching Scooby Doo with Bronson I tearfully read my acceptance letter. It was definitely a surreal moment. After all, getting my MBA has been a thought long before Mo and(…)
Sometimes I feel I push my kids too hard. I expect a lot out of them. Good grades should be the norm. Great manners should be as natural as breathing. Being helpful around the house is expected. Maybe it’s a figment in my mind but I always tell my kids they need to work harder(…)
Soooo…I told you guys I was in the process of applying to school for my MBA. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and just had to step up and do it. I spent 8 years in the work force, then 8 years being a stay at home mom. Next up, geauxing back to(…)