Mommage

An Anniversary of Sorts

"Dear Mr. Parks:

Since the first anniversary is paper, I figure the enclosed gift certificate is appropriate.  It's been a year full of learning, brand-new experiences, and confusion (at times).  But I wouldn't trade it, or you, for any other attorney.  Thank you for a great first year and I look forward to many more.

Debbie

P.S.  That bourbon walnut pie was amazing!  Thank you so much for thinking of me,"

A year ago today I started my "new" job.  Sort of a combination secretary, legal assistant, associate attorney position at THE law firm in town.  Mr. Parks called me, created the job for me and pays me far and away more than any other staff member is paid.  I very soon found out that he has had a bit of a problem keeping staff members; he went through 5 in the last 4 years.

Parenting - It's Not For Wimps

Today is the day.  I've waited for it with a little bit of trepidation.  But it's here.

I've been insanely comfortable for the last couple of years (after the initial shock wore off and with the firm and helping hand of a very good friend, of course) - or at least the last 18 months that I knew about it.  Even though I knew it wasn't going to be a permanent situation, it at least gave me some breathing room.

Knowing that he wasn't going to try to pop back into our lives.

Today is the day my ex-husband gets out of prison.

On Going To Visit His Uncle Sam

It's official.  Kiddo has been accepted into Massanutten Military Academy for this Summer session.  He doesn't even know "he" applied, despite the fact that he signed the application.  Apparently he hasn't learned a darn thing from me, because otherwise he would have NEVER signed a piece of paper without reading it.

Last week culminated in a knock-down, drag-out brawl over homework.  I said, do it... he said, make me.  And I did - amazingly without having to resort to physical discipline.  Barely.  But it's isn't going to be long before he's bigger than me and phyiscal duress simply won't be an option.

One of the things he said about his homework just chilled me to the bone.  I guess it's time I tell you about my son's father ~ my ex-husband.