Hey, do you think your mom would like to visit me maybe for a week once or twice a year?

I'm so happy you have that kind of support from your mom and dad which helps to solve the issues you were concerned with. I unfortunately left a job within my career I loved due to the divorce and managing my daughter's schedule. I had zero help. I bounced around for a few years and even had some unemployed stints due to kid scheduling. It is a huge challenge. I'm finally settled in a job that has perfect hours, is very flexible, pays well, but is boring as heck. (which is why you find me on here a lot lately, lol) There are lots of things in life that are a trade off. I'm glad you didn't have to trade off your job and you have the help needed to maintain your job and 50/50 and you will have a house to call your own. And that you appreciate these wonderful gifts. I'm about to gift myself a cleaning service twice a month, lol.

There are people who leave behind people in search of something better and a new life. Those are people who are running away from themselves. Growth and change is good, as long as your remember where you came from.

Last weekend I also met some wonderful friends and spoke of alligators.