At home
And then there were two.
My son moved out and it’s provoked a whole load of feelings…. read more on Solo Mama Moxie.
Graduation
Our little trio is growing up. Four years since the picture in our banner was taken, the kids have grown taller and wiser and this past weekend we celebrated the culmination of a dozen years of public school for Stuart at his graduation. Yes, indeed, my son–the one and only Stuart Coates–has graduated from high &hellip Continue reading
Isn’t Life Just Weird
Well, we finally made it back to our house–Audrey and I spent two months with our friends and Stuart spent nearly three months away. The last bits of work (floor, priming, painting, trim) being done by us so we could finally just get him back in the house and living with us. So incredibly frustrating. &hellip Continue reading
Nothing works like I expect.
At the beginning of February, I’d just lost/quit my job at the school and I was eager to put more effort into my book project and into my work at a local PR agency. My part-time job in social media had potential, I figured. Life had been so stressful working the two jobs on top &hellip Continue reading
Chúc mừng năm mới!
We celebrated another lunar new year with friends and lots of food. Lots of good Vietnamese food. • Phở Gà and Phở Chay • Banana Flower Salad • Marinated Tofu and Sauteed Asian Greens
When fate solves the problem for you
It’s been in the back of my mind, and sometimes overshadows everything else. What do I do? All the work and stress that comes along with trying to please two bosses and two kids has been overwhelming me, but try as I might I couldn’t figure out what to do. I even heeded my own &hellip Continue reading
Finding the time and the money to mother.
Since last November when I started working two jobs to make the ends meet, it’s been almost as hard on my 13-year-old daughter as it has been on me. The long hours and the inattention when I am home make her feel a bit neglected: “You always say ‘Sorry, but I have to work.’” She’s &hellip Continue reading
Moving is difficult
Even when it’s just moving blog posts, it seems to be taking forever. Plus it looks like I didn’t blog for a couple of years there. Not true, but it’s a tedious process to move it over, especially after accidentally deleting files via FTP. It’s happening, albeit slowly. If only someone could pay me to &hellip Continue reading
Facing an Empty Nest
A month ago, or so, I emailed Rachel and Dr. Leah over at Singlemommyhood with an article suggestion. And today they published a blip about me and this feeling of loss I’m facing as my son moves away. I originally posted about it on my personal blog, but really, it is a family issue. You &hellip Continue reading
Celebrating Solstice
Every year the kids’ school spends the week before Winter Break in a flurry of activities that culminate in what is simply known by the school community as Solstice. Each grade presents a song or a poem or a dance; something to celebrate the lengthening of days and return of the sun. It’s a proud &hellip Continue reading
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