It pains me to come to the realization that I let my blog go, but sometimes life throws curve balls that cause you to drop everything else and zone in on one thing in particular. Not to mention, as most bloggers do, when something significant and emotional happens there is a "blogging mourning period" before we all feel confident enough to write about it.
I'm slowing returning to myself, or shall I say re-creating myself. There is Stephanie before child, Stephanie after child, Stephanie after marriage, Stephanie after divorce, and now... just Stephanie.
Even the start of today's post reminds me of why I started blogging (thank you Chrissy) to speak through my life and relate to someone and help.
Divorce is a nasty bitch. Even the most simplistic divorces leave emotional scars you have to work through. Unfortunately you don't wake up after a week and are back to normal, it's a change that occurs over time. For me divorce was the answer, for you it may not be. I can tell you this, I never anticipated ever getting divorced, but who does? You try your best, and because of the way society is now it's more socially acceptable and more feasible financially in this day in age. A lot of people say that in our grandparents generation they didn't divorce because they had a deeper commitment to each other and I think that's a hoax. In that day in age the wife didn't work, she took care of the children so financially it was almost impossible. The mentality when getting married was a marry someone that would take care of you. Thus the mentality that you don't leave someone that is there financially. It's actually sick if you think about it. Many of our grandparents stayed in relationships (and still are) that they are completely unhappy in.
Let me remind you that this is your one life.
ONE LIFE.
There is no rewind, replay, erase. This is it.
With all of that said if you are considering divorce there are so many things to consider, the first piece of advice I'd offer is to take some time, make lists, and try to breathe. Make no rash decisions and follow your heart. The best piece of advice I received is "I'd rather my child come from a broken home then to be in one".
That's all I have to say about the D word.
But I wanted to let you all know where I've been and why there was such a long lapse between my blogs. I will try to resume to a more normal schedule, as fall is approaching I will be getting my crafty pants on and I can't wait to share in my new adventures.
With that look for the new style of Motherhood & things no one told you coming this way soon. Tis the week of revamping and renewing!
Friday, September 20, 2013
4 Month Hiatus
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Hunger Games
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The moment when you realize you take after your Mother
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Getting pregnant
I'm not even going to lie, the first time I got pregnant we were completely shocked. I won't go into details, but lets just say we weren't trying.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Death by Chocolate Cupcakes
Friday, May 17, 2013
N.N.N.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Truth Is...
The truth is I hate not having extra paper goods in the pantry.
The truth is I can NEVER keep up with the laundry.
The truth is I sometimes don't do a single dish for DAYS.
The truth is I can not iron.
The truth is I think someone is behind me in the dark.
The truth is I make amazing dishes or epic fails.. never in between.
The truth is I wish I had the life people think I do.
The truth is marriage is completely awesome, and incredibly hard at the same time.
The truth is parenting is as well.
The truth is most days I wake up and get ready in 15 minutes or less.
The truth is we might as well take the doors off of our bathroom because no one shuts them.
The truth is before pinterest the craftiest thing I did was... well... nothing.
The truth is I hope my son is exactly like my husband.
The truth is I can speed read like no other.
The truth is I am terrible at math, but am studying accountancy.
The truth is I have expensive taste.
The truth is I love tattoos.
The truth is I want another baby.
The truth is I haven't been to the gym in two weeks.
The truth is sometimes I over promise and under deliver.
The truth is sometimes skip a page or two in long story books at nap time.
The truth is when my son tells me his toothpaste is gross, I believe him.
The truth is when all other mommies taste or eat off their children plates it grosses me out.
The truth is I need a weekend away with my husband.
The truth is I never think I'll be good enough at something, and then blow myself away with successes.
The truth is I have read two of the three hunger games books in the last two weeks.
The truth is I love to paint.
The truth is I'm a hopeless romantic.
The truth is I'm not the best driver.
Truth is I've never owned a scale because I think too many people focus on a number.
Truth is I hate having notifications on my phone.
Truth is I think tweeting is incredibly pointless.
Truth is I think cell phone are a waste of money.
Truth is I love to cook.
Truth is I hate it when people wear shoes in our house.
Truth is I think smoking cigarettes are gross, but love cigars.
Truth is I picked up biting my nails again and I think it's gross.
Truth is I have a 36 in 360 list I haven't looked at in over a month.
Truth is I've already started counting the months until Christmas already.
Truth is I'm tried and going to sleep now :)