One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

Let's Make it Happen This Monday Morning!

Sunday was a great day. It was sunny and bright in Pittsburgh. Andre had the great idea to capitalize on the great day by hosting a cook out for our family and friends.

After realizing that nobody was there to babysit her or kidnap her the baby warmed up to the guests and settled in next to Andre's brother's girlfriend who ingratiated her with chips.  For you concerned moms out there, my baby eats a well balanced diet. However, on occasion, I allow her to eat a few chips broken into bite sized pieces.  She loved the company and the chips!

Now I am off to work with high hopes for the day.

Wish me luck!
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Best of luck :) I hope you'll have an amazing day. ;)
Encouraging, the world that something good can work and it can work for you.
Smart Parenting said…
Good luck sis! I hope you did something great on your work. ;)
anthony stemke said…
Glad you all enjoyed the day and the cookout.