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• Where Are They Now? A Momish Blog Update

  

  Enjoying a show at 2nd City. It's been a very full year which is my excuse (yes, I admit it's an excuse) for not updating this blog. Everything has changed sinc... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• What It Means to Be "Just Your Father's Third Wife"

  It means unconditional love regardless of the baggage your father and I may have brought to our relationship. (note: you have NEVER been NEVER will be... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Fat Girl in Yoga Class

  I've wanted to try yoga my entire life. What's stopped me? The same thing that's stopped all plus size people interested in yoga, I didn't want to be the fat... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why I Didn't Freak Out When Someone Thought I Was Pregnant

  

  I got on the elevator on the 9th floor. The doors opened on 6 welcoming a mom and the cutest 4-year-old little girl I’ve ever seen. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• After Visiting Friends: A Son's Story. It Made Me Think

  

  I'm one of those readers that runs hot and then cold. I'll go a month without picking up a book because I can't find anything that grabs my attention (despite... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 BOOKS, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Fears of a Stepmom

  This step-parenting thing freaks me out. I may look like I have it all together but I'm just as unsure of myself as any new parent out there because I am a new... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Took A Village and The Village Elders

  

  A perfect day with my guys and my grandparentsHillary Clinton is quoted as saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." The day she said that was probably... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Managing Jealousy

  

  Tips from Dating Dad on managing jealousy when dating a single dadI can't think of a single person that I have ever met who hasn't displayed some form of... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Juggling While Wearing Cute Shoes

  

  My latest Moms Fort Wayne post I've not been blogging much in the last few weeks because my priorities have shifted. The Sonish arrived mid June and we have bee... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dating Dad Shares Struggles of Becoming an Empty Nester

  Tempus Fugitby Dating Dad, Brian GallagherI have a large tattoo on my back. It features a pocket watch that reads 3:33, has the boys logo (yes, they have a... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Sonish is Coming! The Sonish is Coming!

  Summer is here and that means we're in countdown mode at our house. The Sonish arrives in less than two short weeks and we can't wait! Everything seems to be... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dating Dad Shares What It Takes to Balance Kids, Career, and You.

  words of wisdom from the Dating DadAny single dad worth his salt would say that their number one job is being a dad. I became aware of my number one job on... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Jay Gatsby & Stepmoms, a Shared Hope

  

  We celebrated Momish Day on Saturday with a viewing of the Great Gatsby and truffles from DeBrand. We wrapped up the day with burgers on the grill and some... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Keep Merida Brave Petition to Disney-Please Sign Today!

  

  An artist's drawing of Merida as a BRAVE princessI love Merida. If you're not familiar with the Disney princess who broke every traditional princess barrier, I... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why I'm in Love with The Militant Baker

  

  As many of my readers know, 39 has proven to be the year I started with "the episode" and am now working to build on the confidence I have and start to love me... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our 70 Year Marriage

  Recently I was out with some girlfriends when the topic of long term marriages came up. We were talking about our grandparents and all of the years they've... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Art of the Date

  I was married for sixteen years. I graduated from college on a Sunday and was married that following Saturday. Until the day of our divorce we had never lived o... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• What to Do When a Child Tells You They've Been Abused

  

  It's the moment we all hope as parents to never have to live through. This post from the Sexual Assault Treatment Center's Facebook page reminded me how... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Hardest Part About Being a Stepmom

  My latest post at Moms Fort Wayne It's rare that I admit it, but sometimes being a stepmom is really hard. This has been one of those weeks. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• How Raising a Princess is Destroying Prince Charming

  My latest post at Moms Fort WayneMany of us are becoming tired and frustrated by the "Princess Epidemic". We've watched the impact it has had on our young... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING