by Claire
For all of the helpful comments. I am reading each of them and so want to reply to each one but I can’t do so right now. I won’t be rushing to the courthouse but I will be thinking this weekend about how to have a conversation with my ex. I like the idea of a carefully worded email (that I will have edited by a very objective friend) to establish the new definition of our relationship. When I say “our relationship,” I truly mean between me, my ex, NW and the kids. One of you said something about a 41-year-old woman not fully understanding the role the kids have in this and I admit that is my biggest challenge to overcome. I have got to work to reset my thinking regarding why she broke up with him early on and I am not very good at that stuff EVER–let alone when it involves my kids. I did visit my wonderful counselor this week and she’s coaching me along. I thank God for that woman daily. She is one of the silver linings to my second marriage b/c it was that mess that led me to her 2 years ago. I do want to address the cruise that the kids are going on in August. That will include NW (which the ex felt the need to explain to me in great detail that they will not be sharing a bed but instead will all be in four twin beds in a cruise ship stateroom. I’ll reserve my commentary on that madness and let you read between the lines) for 7 days.
In some financial news for you I want to share I am having a surprisingly busy and successful month with my real food workshops and Pampered Chef events. I remain low key in my style and I do believe that is encouraging people to step up and ask to host events. Oh and I have found great success in setting the tone from the beginning that I take orders privately at the end of the event so if they are not in a position to make a purchase at this time, the host will never know that. I have seen non-verbal signs of relief when I do that and heard verbal comments as well. I say it with sincerity and a few people have indeed taken me up on it and that has led to booking future shows! I got that idea from your comments on these home based parties. I feel like I’m doing all of this by accident really and I’m feeling both lucky and proud. I have somehow managed to earn near $500 in commissions this month. Super excited!
Born and raised in Texas. I’ve at least driven through every state in the US courtesy of a roadtrip loving Dad.
I’m single with two children and a good parenting relationship with their father.
I am a “life is just half full of funny” kinda gal. Humor is my saving grace and I am thankful for it every single day. I have a strong Catholic faith and am thankful for that foundation.
I read a lot for a living but still enjoy a good book. I love biographies but in recent years have found the need for fun fictional books–sadly, for a long time I just didn’t enjoy fiction!
I love live theatre of any kind–from local productions to Broadway.
I love to scrapbook and pride myself in my kids’ albums.
I love being a mom but also love my career. I’m blessed to have found a balance allowing me to be at everything my kids need and want me to be at–while also having a career.
Favorite Quotes: Well behaved women rarely make history.
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. -James Bryant Conant
This has nothing to do with the Blog, but I hope you are okay after all the severe weather in San Antonio. Thinking of you in your new home and hoping that your apartment complex was not flooded.
Thank you Susan! We had 12 inches of rain in the last 2 days!! It was crazy out on the roads but we stayed put and all is well. A little cabin fever set in and the apartment felt VERY small but no flooding. There were three fatalities in the city with our crazy low water crossings. People get caught in rushing water and the outcome is never good. Very sad and it happens with every major storm.
Isn’t this the Ex who was getting collection calls that were going to you? He’s paying for this cruise?
Good job on the side job!
Hi emmi–that was ex #2 that didn’t pay his bills. Ex #1 pays his bills. 🙂
Ah, yes. Right. I’m conflating Exs.