A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

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Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Valentine's Day Working Mom Style

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As a working mom, having Valentine's Day land on a Friday meant it was very hectic!


In honor of Valentine's Day, my daughter's pre-school was celebrating love. They invited all of the parents in for a party. I was committed to attending since both of my daughter's parents forgot about the last party they had at the school.  What can I say? We were confused because she had missed several days with a cold that week. Because we forgot she wound up hanging out with the teachers at that party.  (Don't judge us!)


Valentine's Day coincided with the week before my assistant's vacation. So, it was a very hectic day at the office.  I was trying to complete documents that needed to go out before the end of next week and complete the materials for a major meeting scheduled for February 21st. That's right, I was trying to complete two weeks worth of work in one week and leave early to make a school party. YIKES!


Fortunately, I made it. My reward for this sacrifice? When my daughter saw me she said, "I thought daddy was coming?!"




Daughter telling me to get out of her photo.

Daughter with her best friend. She liked having her in the photo... :-)















Andre has always made Valentine's Day special for me.  Indeed, we started dating around Valentine's Day five years ago.  That evening, he showed up with a sexy smile and the most beautiful red roses I had ever seen. I was completely taken in.  This year, he didn't disappoint me. Even though I had kind of forgotten about Valentine's Day he had made reservations and gotten his mother to watch our daughter. I love his romantic spirit! As you can tell in the photograph, we had a great time!






Valentine's Dinner at The Carlton
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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