First, many of you may know that my better half (aka wife, Leah) is living in a new city. She is finishing up her training. Since Jan. 1st I have been experiencing the life of a single mom. The plan is for her to move back home in mid June. I am so proud of her for following her dreams and making herself as well trained as possible.
All that being said, it still means I am a full time mom with a full time job. Some days are hard, but most are a new kind of normal fun. The boys are troopers. On our trip to visit Leah, Ross showed just how big he is. He went through airport security all by himself and flew like a champ. Reid is not a bad traveler either, just more needed (what can you expect from an 18 month old). They both love Skype and Facetime. Reid actually calls the computer mama (aka Leah)- well that is how he gets to see her.
This experience is changing me in many ways- most I think for the better. I think and hope Leah agrees that this time apart has actually brought us closer together. Our conversations are more meaningful and connective. Also, the time being a single mom is making me better at mothering. I am learning to be more patient and understanding of the needs of the boys. Finally, I am enjoying my time at work more. No longer do I see it as a necessary evil that takes me away from the boys.
Enough rambling for now. I am hopefully back and will post again soon.
