Traditions are something I cherish and embrace. I’ve been a fan of them in my social life and have put a lot of focus on them as a parent. The value of tradition is less about the physical act, and more about them sentimental one. These traditions take time, careful thought, and lots of planning but are so worth it to me AND have a huge impact on Kailyn.
Life isn’t perfect no matter what image you portray on social media. Preparing Kailyn for a life of imperfection is my main objective. I can’t create a perfect life for her in a world where that doesn’t exist. What I can do is give her the tools to deal with whatever life throws her.
The divorce or split takes so much emotional energy. Once it’s over, you’re left with questions, unchecked emotions, and sometimes a child/children. Once the dust settles, it hits you . . . So, What Now?
Over the 4th of July weekend I put together a quick collection of 10 of my favorite quotes (spoiler alert, I have a TON more). These are some quotes that have resonated with me throughout my life and I’m happy to be sharing them with you. I hope you enjoy!
Have you ever felt so alone in the most crowded room? You’re not alone. It’s common and I’ve been there. It’s not a bad place to be, but it can be a lonely place. Here’s how I dealt with it.
After 42 years on earth, I’ve been blessed to live a life of “wins” and an equal amount of (if not more) “losses”. Along the way I picked up a few “Words of Wisdom” that I’d like to share with you, along with a few stories. I hope you can relate and enjoy them!
I hate endings. I know they’re necessary, but I don’t like them. Endings are a close to a chapter in your life, and often times
For a lot of couples, ending a marriage is horrific for many reasons, but when you add children into the mix, it’s just downright terrifying. I wanted to write about “the end” of my marriage, why I think it failed and the effect it has/had on Kailyn.
The custody hand-off is perhaps one of the most difficult moments for a family. It’s not a fun day for either parent. Here’s a few things I’ve observed and learned about the process, how I prepare for it, deal with it and then manage the days alone.
Growing up, I never imagined my Father’s Day to be a Single Father’s Day. But I suppose this is a good time to talk about
