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Connecting With Friends

Posted on April 9, 2020 by janieleeds

I’ve been trying to just keep my kids and me safe and healthy.  Minding my own business and helping friends and family as we are isolated.  FaceTime has become a good way to stay close although I’d prefer just talking … Continue reading →

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Homebound and Loving It

Posted on March 25, 2020 by janieleeds

I haven’t left the property for five days so far.  I get out each day to take a walk on my deserted street and around my yard to get out when the sun is shining and it’s not raining.  Nightly … Continue reading →

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Divorced Mom Gratitude During Coronavirus

Posted on March 23, 2020 by janieleeds

I am divorced for a couple of years now and I have primary custody of my kids for which I’m grateful.  While I never wanted the divorce, I appreciate all the good that has come out of it even though … Continue reading →

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College Kids Home For The Weekend

Posted on April 23, 2019 by janieleeds

This was a great weekend for us – the college kids and I were home together all weekend!  We bonded again (which is good because sometimes when they’re away, the connection can strain).  We had some good heart to heart … Continue reading →

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Let Me Tell You How I Feel

Posted on October 16, 2018 by janieleeds

I told my college kid how I felt the other day.  It wasn’t easy, but it had to be said.  We’ve always had an incredibly honest relationship.  The unconditional love is there so at times, we’ve been more honest than … Continue reading →

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Morning Ritual

Posted on September 22, 2018 by janieleeds

I admit, I really love silence.  As much as I love my kids, I love it when I have time alone at home in silence.  When the kids are home, I wake up crazy early just to have my coffee … Continue reading →

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When Your Kid Wants To Come Home From College

Posted on September 19, 2018 by janieleeds

My kid went to University in August and started falling apart.  How the hell it happened in the blink of an eye is beyond me considering I think I have a good grasp on my kids normally.  But this turn of … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Stop Crying

Posted on September 8, 2018 by janieleeds

Have you ever had one of those days when you are just weary and weepy and you can’t stop crying?  Well, I’m in the throes of one today.  There are a lot of issues in my life right now that … Continue reading →

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Single Parenting College Bound Kids

Posted on August 28, 2018 by janieleeds

We’re coming down to the last few days before the kids go to college.  I have been decidedly absent from nagging.  I have written a list of what needs to be packed.  I have gently reminded them of last minute … Continue reading →

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