tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.comments2013-09-07T14:36:32.395-05:00The Cold Cereal ChroniclesJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05176522505877941064noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-23187968590320243212013-02-05T15:24:33.495-06:002013-02-05T15:24:33.495-06:00I go to high school and am currently being expecte...I go to high school and am currently being expected to twist the arms of my family and friends to buy these "pizza kits" that nobody wants and nobody needs to support my jazz band program. I personally don't want to be an extortionist so I will be selling exactly 0 pizzas. i already paid them a fee to participate in the class! this is ridiculous! thanks for your post. it needed to be said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-40092316173001689332013-01-14T13:35:59.749-06:002013-01-14T13:35:59.749-06:00Divorce can really have a big impact on the life o...Divorce can really have a big impact on the life of kids. So parents should remain a role model to them with the limited time they have. And I agree with all the items on your list, especially #1. Even before the divorce is finalized, you should let your children understand what the situation is. Tell them that they have nothing to do with the problem, and they don’t have to worry about it. Otherwise, you would end up not only giving problems to yourself, but also to your children.Janay Stileshttp://wblawgroup.com/WebbBordson/Divorce_Attorney_Fresno_CA.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-16464304620540947842012-09-24T11:00:31.616-05:002012-09-24T11:00:31.616-05:00Even though divorce is hard to handle, at least yo...Even though divorce is hard to handle, at least you learned some lessons from your own and your parents’ divorce. Children can have a hard time dealing with the matter, so it would be good to let the kids understand what it is all about, what is happening, and what can still happen when the procedure ends. Parents should listen to what the children have to say, especially the concerns and feelings they have. Helping them understand can help them cope with the situation.Darcy Nimmonshttp://familylawjax.com/services/divorce-lawyers-in-jacksonville-fl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-50357982888652268532012-07-05T18:42:11.204-05:002012-07-05T18:42:11.204-05:00Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Divorce can be me...Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Divorce can be mentally and emotionally tough to handle. I like what you said about letting your children understand the situation. A divorce affects the whole family, so it is best to let the kids know what is happening and what might be the outcome of the situation to help them accept and understand whatever happens next.Guy Chamblisshttp://wittandassociates.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-43131737349331263472010-12-29T01:33:55.937-06:002010-12-29T01:33:55.937-06:00Divorce between parents might have an adverse effe...Divorce between parents might have an adverse effect on the child's growth, but if the child's mind can understand the situation, the problem won't be huge. When I divorced my ex-husband with the help of the <a href="http://www.greenpoorelaw.com/divorce-lawyers-jacksonville-fl" rel="nofollow">divorce lawyers (Jacksonville, FL</a> located lawyers) the whole process is smooth.<br /><br />With my ex-husband giving child support to my kids, with all thanks to the <a href="http://www.greenpoorelaw.com/family-law-jacksonville-florida" rel="nofollow">family law (Jacksonville, FL)</a>, the financial troubles are little to none.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284818988867427454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-37656571099838145352009-03-13T09:36:00.000-05:002009-03-13T09:36:00.000-05:00That was beautifully written Jess...That was beautifully written Jess...Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334097540863202791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-74909693928678473972009-02-05T07:15:00.000-06:002009-02-05T07:15:00.000-06:00Yes! can cook all my favorite meals now, with no ...Yes! can cook all my favorite meals now, with no complaints from my ex that it's "weird" food, or that it's "gross." Lovely.<BR/><BR/>Also, I get to read in bed at night, now. My ex would come in and turn off the lights, saying he jut couldn't sleep with any light (not even a small book light). He would just come in, right near the end of a chapter, and turn off the lights!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-10631954774013765112009-01-05T04:56:00.000-06:002009-01-05T04:56:00.000-06:00I agree also that my parents divorce might have be...I agree also that my parents divorce might have been a negative experience but I turned it into a positive experience and when I went through my divorce my mommy was the one that coached me through mine (God rest her soul. It made me understand my mother and why she never remarried after 30-35 years of marriage to my father. I believe that she learned to enjoy the single life and realized that she was a stronger woman just taking care of her children and home. I have ways just like my mother I don't fee that I have to have a huband. I am a very strong woman ,Mother,sister,friend, counselor, confidiant really it feels like superwoman. I am because of my mother her mother and her mother were very strong women they didn't allow whether their husbands decided to stay or move on to dictate to their lives. And for that I am grateful because I see my daughter is just as strong. Everything meant for a negative affect on you is not always my divorce has become a positive in my life and I am greatful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-60673206525781485882008-09-08T06:22:00.000-05:002008-09-08T06:22:00.000-05:00And here we are, so many months later and you surv...And here we are, so many months later and you survived the week swimmingly. Thanks for pointing me towards this post.Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-27562731956038520772008-07-05T21:59:00.000-05:002008-07-05T21:59:00.000-05:00I'm totally with you in feeling that my parents' d...I'm totally with you in feeling that my parents' divorce was actually better for me and my siblings than them trying to stay together "for the kids' sake" when they were miserable. My parents divorced when I was 8 and while those first two years were rough, especially once my mom started dating my stepdad and got married to him when I was 10, our lives turned out so much better, and we ended up with two FABULOUS models of marriage to learn from. My parents weren't perfect in how they handled themselves post-divorce, but they did a respectable job and we turned out pretty darn well, if I do say so myself. <BR/><BR/>Great post - thanks for sharing!Super Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943470340938118670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-58035826023760534192008-07-05T21:53:00.000-05:002008-07-05T21:53:00.000-05:00Congrats to you on the new boyfriend! I hope that...Congrats to you on the new boyfriend! I hope that things are still going well and that you're both taking it slowly as you navigate the new territory. :)Super Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943470340938118670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-14896051907303103672008-07-05T12:37:00.000-05:002008-07-05T12:37:00.000-05:00Strap a surfboard (or snowboard depending on your ...Strap a surfboard (or snowboard depending on your locale) on top of that minivan and pick up some buff looking man candy (surfer or snowboarder) to ride around in the passenger seat and you will surely be the envy of all moms in the carpool line AND all women looking for a hot date. Before you know it they will all be at the Honda dealership begging for an Odyssey of their own and you will be hip and still able to get your kids around in comfort AND styleMomfluentialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877092621676176657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-53419668486697905612008-06-22T07:39:00.000-05:002008-06-22T07:39:00.000-05:00Oh, the sudden tantrums! I will have to remember ...Oh, the sudden tantrums! I will have to remember that when my two year old is getting the best of me. Sounds like an awesome guy!Ann Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541611272809927938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-23090932219044773412008-06-03T20:41:00.000-05:002008-06-03T20:41:00.000-05:00I expect the perfume was better than Lady Speed St...I expect the perfume was better than Lady Speed Stick?EJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087385182923758281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-57528810566941047792008-03-16T10:31:00.000-05:002008-03-16T10:31:00.000-05:00Jess, that was a great post! I was a FT working m...Jess, that was a great post! I was a FT working mom until a year ago, when I eased into becoming a stay-home mom gradually over the course of several months. I completely agree with your assessment that being at work - and having your kids in school or daycare - all day means less work for you at home, because no one is there to mess it up over and over and over again. <BR/><BR/>I used to be a total neat freak and could not go to bed until the house was reasonably picked up each night. The first week that I was at home with my 4-year-old son, I was amazed at how often I was telling him to pick up toys (or picking them up myself), not to mention how many times a day I had to load the dishwasher or hand wash dishes. And still I felt like my house was a mess five minutes later. It can be very stress-inducing if you continue to hold yourself to the old standard. I've had to learn to let it go and just focus on picking up at the end of each day, or else I think my son would end up developing OCD because of me! ;) <BR/><BR/>Anyway, great post!!Super Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943470340938118670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-51688747986721571712008-02-19T15:40:00.000-06:002008-02-19T15:40:00.000-06:00You're 35? No way! Just kidding. I always remem...You're 35? No way! Just kidding. I always remember my mom telling me that her thirties were one of the best times of her life. Great little kids, interesting job, fun hobbies, etc. That's made these milestone birthdays easier for me to handle. That said, I've got the big 40 coming up in a couple years and I fear that won't be pretty.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673465190458567248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-60006652964940919132008-02-15T09:49:00.000-06:002008-02-15T09:49:00.000-06:00Love this post. Rock on, girlfriend! I just turn...Love this post. Rock on, girlfriend! <BR/><BR/>I just turned 34 at the end of January, so 35 will be knocking on my door soon enough. I have no issues with my age at all - it's just a number. But I'm grateful for the increased perspective that has come with each year. Life is good. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for articulating it so well. ;)Super Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943470340938118670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-59484158784115618542008-02-11T15:55:00.000-06:002008-02-11T15:55:00.000-06:00Cheers to all of us 35-year olds! I had my drivers...Cheers to all of us 35-year olds! I had my drivers license picture renewed today and I compared it to my old one from when I was about 28 and believe it or not I like the new one better. All the baby fat in my cheeks is finally gone!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936570944564668325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-2194366855683154952008-02-06T10:00:00.000-06:002008-02-06T10:00:00.000-06:00I LOVE my minivan! I drive it proudly, all the wh...I LOVE my minivan! I drive it proudly, all the while reveling in the luxury and superior head, shoulder, leg and - heck, all over - room it provides. Even my husband loves it, and he used to HATE minivans with a burning passion. <BR/><BR/>We went with a Honda Odyssey EX-L: Leather, sunroof, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, heated seats, fold down third row... I work it all, love it all, would surely perish without it all! <BR/><BR/>I say that because not only do I need to tool around town in my mommy-van, but we also travel long distances to see family several times a year, and we have a 4yo and a 12yo. So the more room we can give them - and ourselves - on those 8-hour journeys, the better. <BR/><BR/>And, heck, I'm okay being a soccer mom. Bring it on! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-3308068323686643862008-01-18T13:35:00.000-06:002008-01-18T13:35:00.000-06:00I am not looking forward to the day I have to get ...I am not looking forward to the day I have to get a minivan. I always said I would never get one, but more & more friends are getting them and love them (who also swore they never would). I would like the better gas mileage it offers over my gas-guzzler.Mom of Twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248364701664551891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139128978604854580.post-59614394366268917432008-01-18T09:40:00.000-06:002008-01-18T09:40:00.000-06:00Perhaps we can arrange a trade. I am a mom who fi...Perhaps we can arrange a trade. I am a mom who finds herself still stuck in her very single-girl, very fun red sports car. Back in the day, it turned the boys heads! Nowadays it generally leads to lumps on my toddler's head as I try to stuff him into his car seat (the sporty hatchback looks nice, but is not so practical when the top of the carseat touches the roof of the car). I propose that you take the sports car off my hands, let your kiddos enjoy the comforts of the tiny back seat (the close contact will foster togetherness and cooperation I'm sure) and my little guy can stretch his legs in your fabulous, spacious, luxurious minivan. I'm so jealous you have a minivan.<BR/><BR/>I guess the grass is always greener!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673465190458567248noreply@blogger.com