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...

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Sunday Fun

This past weekend we got to have family time. And family time is always good!

Anybody who has kids understands that it is important to keep them stimulated. One way to do that is learning about interesting events and attending those that make sense.  Sometimes though, the weekend is about reconnecting with your family and cleaning the house because people are coming to view it...

Our current situation: cleaning, showing and renovating 


You've heard me share that we are trying to sell our home and are renovating another one.  Andre is doing most of the work.  So that means I am alone with our children a lot.  

The good thing is the new house is very close to our current home. So, Andre can come home whenever we need him.  The challenging thing is the kids and I must figure out how to amuse ourselves.  On days like today when people come to view our current home, the kids and I must venture out into our community.   

I love taking photos. If I could find a sponsor, I swear I'd become a member of the paparazzi.  I don't, so, my consolation is stalking my kid.  Often, she's not up for it.  However, sometimes, like today, she humors me.  When she does, I can't resist sharing the results. 
 

Enjoy!

Photos with your kids, the next best thing to a selfie...



Having lunch at The Children's Museum

Photos: Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square


Two years ago, Pittsburgh got an incredible gift.  With a donation from the Charity Randall Foundation, Pittsburgh got a very cool art exhibit that emits a mist cloud of water that helps everyone around smile and cool off.  My daughter loves it.  So, since it was surprisingly hot today, we decided to pay it a visit.


Posing at Buhl Community Park

More Posing at Buhl Community Park

Mom stalking a toddler at Buhl Community Park





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