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The Blues At Christmas
It’s been quiet here at chez Leeds. One is finishing his exams for the semester and the other one is still job hunting. I’m trying to get ready for Christmas but for some reason, I’m not really into it anymore. … Continue reading
Happy For The Christmas Miracle
It was a rough Christmas here with lots of feelings flying around between the kids and me because of the push/pull from ex’s family about Christmas Day (which is my time with the kids) but they always guilt the kids … Continue reading
Fighting Thanksgiving
I’m already dreading Thanksgiving. There, I said it. I’m not a huge fan of turkey anyway, but now there’s so much wrapped into the holiday that I’m throwing up my hands in surrender. Here’s the situation…. This year, I have … Continue reading
Sticks And Stones
Tempers are heightened around the holidays and it’s like walking through a mine field these days with everyone being so sensitive and easily upset by the littlest thing. It’s hard to find peace when people are so touchy and grouchy. … Continue reading
Take The High Road
I always try to take the high road when I can. It’s innate in me because I want everyone in my life to be happy and I don’t like giving up or being blamed for anything. It’s an insecurity of … Continue reading
A Quiet Saturday
Kids were supposed to be with the Ex this weekend, but instead they’re with me. It’s fine as I didn’t have plans anyway, but still. It would be nice to be on a schedule that I can count on. But … Continue reading