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 ring. However, sometimes a wedding… Read more →
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. I feel the same about… Read more →
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 careful not to pressure him… Read more →
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. She serves as a great… Read more →
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 there in a new cute… Read more →
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 B were even here. A… Read more →
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 and be better than the… Read more →
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 school. This is a similar… Read more →
I always dreamed of going back to school for my MBA. It just never seemed like the right time: working full time, marriage, a kid, another kid, divorce, being a stay at home mom….there was always something. I have realized, there will never be a PERFECT time, so I’ve decided to take the steps and start my journey toward my… Read more →
The effects of a divorce/breakup are ongoing, some good some bad. It’s not just a word, it’s a process that definitely involves change and growth. It almost feels like a metamorphosis to me and now I’m at the butterfly stage enjoying life. “Enjoy Living” has been my consistent mantra and I’ve been living up to it daily. I find happiness in… Read more →