Tag Archives: kids caught in the middle

Mother’s Day Update

Posted on May 4, 2021 by janieleeds

Thank you to all who reached out and supported me. Your understanding and kindness were so appreciated! I loved the cheeky ideas for the ‘old bat’ and the much needed giggles helped! You all are amazing and I feel so … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 2, 2021 by janieleeds

Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. While I hadn’t thought of what I wanted to do, apparently the ex has invited our kids on Mother’s Day to dinner to celebrate his mother (their Grandma) and his family. Seriously?? The worst part … Continue reading →

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Fighting Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2019 by janieleeds

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 →

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First Divorced Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I awoke at 5am this morning because I couldn’t sleep.  I put the gifts under the tree, watered it and turned on the Christmas lights as I sat in the dark.  There aren’t a lot of presents under the tree, … Continue reading →

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