A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

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Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius 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. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...
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Wordless Wednesday: Enjoying the last days of summer

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Sibling love, albeit momentarily...
Last weekend was the last one before the school year started. So, it was the last few days of summer. We celebrated by having ice cream, attending church, attending an event at Heinz Field for the Steelers' game, getting our photos taken at "the Picture People" (thanks, Living Social!) and going swimming. My daughter also had the last day of her reading program! 

In a word, it was a jam packed weekend and we had a ball. Enjoy the photos!


A "Steelers Girl" at Heinz Field  
Watching her grow up has been a real treat. She's becoming stronger and more confident. I took this photo because she was proud that she had propped herself up on this barrier. She can lift her own weight, which is impressive. Those gymnastics lessons are paying off!

Enjoying the props at "The Picture People" 

He insisted on getting in this canoe. We didn't even use it for our photos! Here's a link to a coupon for discount photos at "The Picture People" (Click here).
Enjoying the pool at her grandparents. She's one happy girl!
To say my daughter LOVES to swim is an understatement. She's like a little fish. She really took to her lessons and enjoys impressing all of us with her new found skills.

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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