Today's Grab Bag of Thoughts

     Recently I started thinking about why dating is so hard, and why as a now single mom it will be even harder.  Before posting, I read a lot of articles from other writers about their reasons for not dating specifically single moms. I can’t say my eyes flew wide open or that I had this massive epiphany, but I can say that it was sad to read.  Not sad in the way that I was feeling hopeless about never finding the one, but sad in the way of wow there are some very jaded people in this world that over generalize their opinions to a specific category of women.  Please understand that this does not relate to ALL men, ALL people, ALL humans, but a lot.  Also that my reasons to why dating a single mom do not relate to ALL single moms, just many I know or have known.     No, I have not taken the time to interview anyone and won’t.  Why?  Because this post is not meant to be the end all list of why you should date single moms.  I can’t possibly be considered an expert on the subject of

     Today is Christmas, the day that we symbolize the birth of Christ.  The day that God came into this world flesh of flesh.  As we go through this day, though I know the significance I can't help to think of how many people that don't.  Can't help to think of all of the kids that think it is just about the presents.  Then I think about my kids and how my favorite part of our day was laying in bed and hearing the whisper as they sneak out of their room trying to not wake up anyone.  Ok yes, this is the day that the Lord came to save us, but how precious is it to see their faces as they open their gifts? As the day progressed, sadly it was no different from any other day with or without toys.  Fighting, yelling and absolutely no manners.  Though they did not ask why there were not more gifts, this made me happy.  One did compare how much was given to the other kids and mentioned that a lot.  Why?  Because they are human. Why do I care?  Because I did not grow up with t

It has been a long journey, in my opinion, but today marks one month from my ACL reconstruction surgery.  Week one - lots of bed rest, two crutches, but not a lot of pain.  Week two - one crutch, back to work, bumming rides and a lot of CPM time.  Week three - mostly one crutch but sometimes mostly just the brace, I can walk with it unlocked now.  Pain is only at nights now, but feeling good.  Week 4 - finally started PT, and it hurts like hell.  Though I am moving pretty well, but when I asked my therapist she said I was a bit behind but can catch up with a bit more work.   One month down....