http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=vpage/4831 The Whole Shebang - By Sherri Martin en-us http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2671 The summer was interesting one for me.  I’m not sure where to begin, but two major life shifts happened.  First, I got pregnant.  Hooray!  An extra hooray because it wasn’t as simple as we expected, but that’s not what this post is about.  The point is I am now five ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2657 Summer is quickly drawing to a close.  Okay, there are still a few weeks of summer left according to the calendar, but traditionally we think of the end of summer as Labor Day weekend and the start of school.  Have you spent your summer well?   As for ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2415 After a visit from my stepson’s mom the other night, I was surprised once again at how easily we get along. Maybe it’s because society tells us moms and stepmoms don’t get along. I know it can be a turbulent dynamic for many people in these roles.   ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2408 I've been taking some time each Friday to reflect on what is making me happy. It's great to focus on what is going right since we sometimes get bogged down in what is going wrong.   span style="font-size: Yesterday was my birthday, so it only makes sense that today’s ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2402 Today is my 33rd birthday. I love my birthday, not because of presents or attention (not that those hurt), but because it is the one day a year I feel absolutely guilt free about how I spend my time. It is the ultimate day to be me, without apologies. ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2395 When I was in school, I turned to my dad for help with math homework.   My dad is an engineer and, therefore, very good at math.   Sometimes a little too good.   I vividly remember looking at him like he had two heads when he showed me algebra ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2370 I’ve been taking some time each Friday to reflect on what is making me happy. It’s great to focus on what is going right since we sometimes get bogged down in what is going wrong. Some of the things making me happy this week are: Thriller. ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2351 Happy Friday, everyone!  I don't know about you, but it's been another busy week for me.  Now that my stepson's baseball season has begun, we will be busy until the end of June.  Spring baseball games sure are a great excuse to spend time outside, though! In keeping with ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2350 Have you ever looked for advice on stepmotherhood?  It ranges from confusing to bleak.  Most of what you find is more about what you shouldn't do rather than what you can do. To give you an idea of some of the advice floating around, here are a few that I ... http://www.workingmother.com/web?service=direct/1/ViewBlogPage/dlinkBlog&sp=S2318 It's Friday again!  Just like we did last week , why not take a minute to think about the happier moments of the week?   Sure there were probably stressful or rushed moments. Those are bound to happen. Forget those for just a minute and think about what went right, whether it ...