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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy...

I probably shouldn't have written the post on our first week. Who wants their laundry aired for the world, however small, to smell read? However, this blog is my journal and I hope one day, my kids will look at it and see how strong and amazing their Momma is/was (not tooting my own horn or anything ;) So, there it is. I think I am handling this whole thing VERY well, so if you got the impression that I am not by the last post, you are wrong. We had a GREAT week.  Just to spell it out for Chris: I do think a new ring would look LOVELY on my finger. He was supposed to buy me a new ring after 5 years of marriage. Well, we are almost up to 6, so one must surely be coming my way ;) And yes, I would hate to be away from my children. In fact, I hate being away from my children. I have never been away from Mya for even a night and only been away from Claire for the few days I was in the hospital with Mya. CRAZY! That is how into my kids I really am.  I think both being without my family as Chris is and the position that I am in as a temporary single parent, are EQUALLY difficult but in VERY DIFFERENT ways. I don't think one is necessarily worse than the other and that wasn't the pity party I was trying to host. I simply think perspective taking is difficult for some. However, I am not a drama filled person and don't want my blog to become an outreach for Kara. I am GOOD. I am HAPPY, UPBEAT and EXCITED. Yes, I will have bad days. I hope you get that. It is OKAY. This is a tough job to do and a tough life to balance right now. I am still learning. However, it is time to suck it up. That being said, I got some big plans for my girlies and I. This year is going to be full of fun, as long as I have the energy to do so. I am going to plans some trips around New England, plan some vacations, and some local outings. Hopefully my family and friends will be up to sharing in some of this fun. The more the merrier.Yippeee!
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me`me` said…
Good for you Kara, I know you are strong, and I know you will get through.
Enjoy your travels around New England, there is alot of beauty there. send pictures

love you
May 5, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Alison said…
Please include me and Henri in your travels!! Remember JP works a full weekend every other weekend...we will have lots of time ;-)
May 5, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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