One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

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In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Valentine's Day Working Mom Style

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As a working mom, having Valentine's Day land on a Friday meant it was very hectic!


In honor of Valentine's Day, my daughter's pre-school was celebrating love. They invited all of the parents in for a party. I was committed to attending since both of my daughter's parents forgot about the last party they had at the school.  What can I say? We were confused because she had missed several days with a cold that week. Because we forgot she wound up hanging out with the teachers at that party.  (Don't judge us!)


Valentine's Day coincided with the week before my assistant's vacation. So, it was a very hectic day at the office.  I was trying to complete documents that needed to go out before the end of next week and complete the materials for a major meeting scheduled for February 21st. That's right, I was trying to complete two weeks worth of work in one week and leave early to make a school party. YIKES!


Fortunately, I made it. My reward for this sacrifice? When my daughter saw me she said, "I thought daddy was coming?!"




Daughter telling me to get out of her photo.

Daughter with her best friend. She liked having her in the photo... :-)















Andre has always made Valentine's Day special for me.  Indeed, we started dating around Valentine's Day five years ago.  That evening, he showed up with a sexy smile and the most beautiful red roses I had ever seen. I was completely taken in.  This year, he didn't disappoint me. Even though I had kind of forgotten about Valentine's Day he had made reservations and gotten his mother to watch our daughter. I love his romantic spirit! As you can tell in the photograph, we had a great time!






Valentine's Dinner at The Carlton
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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