Just Another Monday?

Its Monday! As we all get to wake up on this Monday, some of us may have woken up refreshed, exhausted, tired, hungover, or just as any other day. The weekends are a beautiful thing. We get to spend time with family, friends, and just plain make the most of it.

This weekend we had all the kids with us. My personal friends know about the changes recently in our lives, but not everyone knows. In March of this year we only have Eddie and Arielle every other weekend. Compared to 50% of the time. This is an abrupt change in everyones lives. The details of the arrangement are heart wrenching and as my writing continues on I will speak more to those details as they become appropiate. To sum things up, teenagers are confused little humans, and that's ok. The ability to stay strong through this transition has been rough, but I can say almost 6 months down the road the relationship with the kids and our family has not been tainted. We have been able to put the heartache aside and keep our love for each other strong. Brayden becomes sad at times, but he has both myself and his dad to support him and get through it.

I know many families deal with the heartache of a blended family. It's not easy and it becomes confusing to all parties involved. If you are dealing with the constant battle of custody I know we can all relate. What I'm saying is you are not alone. It also may distract you from your goals, but it won't stop those goals. Remember love always wins! At least thats what I want to think.

Our weekend was filled with love with family and friends. A birthday party that brought people together that are dear to me, but don't always have the ability to see or share time with. I also was able to see my brother, nephew and niece who I wish I could see more of. Along with a day at our local pool with friends that are newer in my life, but something about it feels so right.

I'm ready for this week, and willing to take all the bullshit that comes with it. Work keeps us balanced. No matter what type of work it is. If you stay at home and take care of your family, if you hustle out in the work world, if you work in the comfort of your home and blind off the distractions, or if you volunteer all your time away. We are all in it together!

Enjoy!