So, I have been single for 8 years now.
I have a nice big king size bed… and I STILL only sleep on one side. In fact, not only do I only use one side, I always use the SAME side, and I can usually be found on the very edge.
Maybe someday Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Gary Allan, or that dude from Hawaii 5-0 will need a place to crash. 
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I will no longer be working for Northridge Publishing as their Director of Social media. That’s right, in the crazy world of publishing I am again a free bird. For those that are wondering, the split was mutual. I have accomplished a lot of what I set out to do with Northridge. And with the business moving in the direction it is, it was just time to step down. These changes have been coming for some time now, so it was not a complete surprise. The split just happened a little sooner than originally planned. However, it is a happy split and we already have some special projects in the works so we will continue to work together for sure.
So what does this mean? For sometime now, I have had an almost nagging feeling that it there is something more. That, I was not living the fullest life that I could. But with the responsibilities on my plate it has always been a little hard to find the time to “scratch that itch” so to speak. Well, no better time than now to change that I say! What that means exactly… I am not sure. Whatever it is, I want it to be fabulous…
stay tuned!
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Ok. So as I mentioned I have basically been MIA for most of OCT. But I have to say that this week I am really feeling it. Its odd, I have been so busy that the thought of coming and crafting a blog post has made me ill to my stomach. So have avoided it like the plague.
But after an insane six weeks of travel, family, crazy work schedules, and all that life has been throwing my way lately… I am feeling that spark again. My dear friend Jessica Sprague and I were on the Paperclipping Rountable together this week. (I will post once it is live of course) And she said something that really inspired me. The topic was about story telling. And she said something to the effect of… you just have to show up. Well. Here I am. And I am committed, to showing up.
I wanted to point out a new section of my blog. Being a mother is always challenging. It is the worlds hardest job. But being a single mother has its own set of obstacles and craziness to it. Lately I have been inspired to share some of these stories from my day to day life. But I don’t want to drop in those sometimes serious or grey clouds smack dab between a turorial for creating a paper wreath and layout! So in the side bar categories you will find “Diary of a Single Mom“. This is where I will post all the tender tidbits of my day. I know I am not alone. Single or married, being a mom can make you feel like an island. But we are so not alone. We are in a club, and if just one person can read this and not feel so lonely or discouraged… well, it will be totally worth getting it out there.
Thanks for following my on my adventures in both life and all things crafty.
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Usually when I hear that topic at church (Sunday school) I want to head for the hills. This last Sunday, part of our Sunday was devoted to just this topic. But I have to say, I am glad I did not run. There is no better topic to help refocus your life as a single parent than this one.
I often get asked, “how do you do it all”. Well, aside from the massive lack of sleep I have in my life, the real answer is that I DON’T. Not by a long shot. I do my best… but I fall very short of reaching the status of doing it all. I am very blessed to have such fantastic kids who are so wonderful in so many ways. But as my little divas are getting older it becomes more and more evident that being a single mom is not the ideal scenario. [not that I ever really thought it was except for my pink wall that no self respecting man would allow in the family room]
As we discussed the tips and reminders of being a good husband, wife, and partner in marriage. It really made me think. It made me think and come face to face with what it is that really separates me from those with good spouses. The funny thing is, its not what most people would think. Its not the money, or day to work of running a home. It is the support that comes from someone asking how your day was. The feeling that SOMEONE cares about how things are, how you feel, what you did, your accomplishments, your failings, your insecurities, your stress. Of course in these economic times I would be remiss if I wasn’t stressed over money. Who isn’t? But money, house work, career issues… those are all just issues that need a solutions. They are not matters of the heart. (at least in my opinion they are not) As the RS President asked the men to describe ways to show love and support… I wanted to jump out of my seat. Who better to ask than a single mom! We after all know exactly what is missing from our days.
So to answer the question “How doI do it all”? The simplest answer is that I dont. My studio looks like a scene out of haorders, there is ALWAYS laundry that is behind and needs washing, folding, my baseboards are dusty, I should mop more often, I don’t get to spend as much time with my girls as I wish, my car needs fixing, and so on and so on.
But I love my family I love them dearly.There is nothing I won’t do for them. I hold to my faith very tightly. I rely on my extended family, my friends, and anyone who reaches out a helping hand. And then… its just one foot in front of the other.
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