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Perpetually lost between reality and fantasy, I am a day dreamer and single parent to a very energetic six year old son, and currently relocating back to Sunny St. Croix, USVI where I was born and raised. Raising a boy has been exciting, fun, challenging, frustrating, and requires constant strategic planning! But I love it. He laughs and mocks my obviously girlish ways ("Mom, you can't wear heels to my football games!") but he loves snuggling and drinking hot chocolate as we watch movies.
My ex-husband and I separated in 2007 and we have both shared joint custody of our son. However, I recently relocated and this is the first year we actually had to "split" the holidays. I had my son for Thanksgiving, and for Christmas, he will be with his dad. This ... Read more...
By now, we all know that being a mom is challenging at times. Add to that being a working mother (at home or office), and On top of that, being a Single Working Mom. The Holidays are rapidly approaching and with that also comes the end of the school quarter, school ... Read more...
So, every New Year, I have resolved to make changes in my life. Most of those changes include the traditional - I resolve to lose xx lbs by Memorial Day so I can wear that Vicky Secrets Bikini I bought 4 years ago, finally; I resolve to meet more mommies on the ... Read more...
So, my son was born in Maryland. We recently relocated to St. Croix, USVI and well, its an island. While I love the warm weather, no daylight savings time change, and the laid back lifestyle, my son detests it. He misses Fall & Winter. He misses scarves and glov ... Read more...
1) For the service men and women who fought and continue to fight for our freedom.
2) Sleeping in an extra hour today.
3) Being the first one in line at the car wash.
4) Watching Finding Nemo with my 7yr old this morning, in lieu of breakfast at ... Read more...
Okay, after you all get over the initial shock of reading that title...let me tell you what really happened. This morning as I was getting ready, I pulled out one of my favorite skinny jeans to wear. My son was brushing his teeth and everything was moving a ... Read more...
Well, I took the minis out to a Halloween Party...it was everything you'd expect: Candy, Games, Candy, Haunted House, Candy, Candy...Needless to say, we will be rationing the stash over the next few months.
Wishing all my mommies a Happy Halloween. Be safe! Read more...
Well, its Flu Season...and every year around this time I usually schedule appts. to get both my son and I vaccinated against the Flu. I do this strictly as a preventative measure for my son. He is very healthy and has had no medical issues/allergies/etc. I, however, ... Read more...
So, really...who has time for this? I really thought I didn't. I have been divorced since 2009. During the time that followed I have been raising my son and working. Which equates to no time for myself. None. Period. I recently made a big life change and relocated b ... Read more...
So, I recently relocated back to Sunny St. Croix (where I'm originally from) and in doing so, I decided I would take a few months off from work to get "settled." I can tell you, it has been a transition. As with everything, there are pros and cons. The pros: I get l ... Read more...
