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  • A Step In The Right Direction

    I finally told TJ to get lost. Mark came to take care of the kids, and Jason came to take care of me. Both of them are doing a damn good job at their respective “duties,” and the house is peaceful once again. I feel happy—lighter and more carefree, like I used to. It’s been… Read more

  • Gone Too Soon

    As long as I could remember I knew that my “dad” wasn’t my biological father. He helped raise me and he was there for me. He was/is a wonderful dad. However, I always longed to know the man with whom I shared genetics. When I was 19 years old my mom looked him up –… Read more

  • A Little Update on Head Start

    Evan and Cory attend the same class, and so their conferences were at the same time. Evan is quite an influential boy, it seems. His teachers say he’s very much a leader in the classroom, and that if he his having an off day, the whole class seems to be off track. Evan knows nearly… Read more

  • From The Whitehouse To The Backyard

    The new president is who I voted for: Barack Obama! Last night, before any results were in, I jokingly told my kids that if McCain were elected, we’d be moving to Canada. They weren’t thrilled with the idea, and honestly, neither was I. But today, we’re all relieved. I truly believe this country can turn… Read more

  • Watching Them Shine

    Andy is in soccer this fall. Over the past week, he has been absolutely blowing us away with how much he’s improved. He’s regained his confidence, and he’s quickly becoming a real soccer player. I am so proud of him! Before, he would stand around, fidget with his hands, and not pay much attention. Now… Read more