Wow, a whole year since I’ve written here. I’m sure a lot has happened, but in many ways life is the same.
Still sort of staying home with the kids (although Jane is in 1st grade and Aiden goes to daycare part time) while doing some nanny work on the side and trying to figure out what I *really* want to do with my life.
One major event was that I got a sweet job last summer. Awesome company, fun co-workers, nearby, flexible schedule. It was a huge and stressful change for me having to learn a ton of new things and being in a new environment, but I was really starting to settle in, only to get laid off before x-mas.
That was really disappointing and made for a stressful holiday season, but I’ve been trying to do a lot of self care and soul searching and trying to be ok with all the uncertainty of the future… hard for me as a “planner”.
Nathan and I are still married, still separated, mostly amicable. We’ve held off on the divorce mostly due me not having health insurance, but it is inevitable. Both of us are in new relationships, which adds it’s own kind of stress, but I think is good overall.
Just realized I mentioned “stress” in each of the last 3 paragraphs. That’s certainly appropriate at this point in my life. But despite having a lot of emotions all over the place, I’ve managed to stay healthy with a good support system, enough time away from the kids, a regular workout schedule, etc.

She patiently helps him do big kid projects =)
Speaking of the kids! They are great, not much has changed. Jane is as sweet and smart as ever and loves school. She definitely seems more grown up, more reserved, more aware of the nuances of social situations. She will hug me and tell me she loves me all the time, but it’s not the same as Aiden’s uncontained enthusiasm when he sees me and runs for a hug and wants “all my nuggles”. He is 3 now, was easily potty trained last spring, loves his preschool, which makes me SO happy. He still talks all the time and wants my attention nonstop and drives me nuts, but every day I savor his still fat baby cheeks and the little dimples in his fingers and the way he fits perfectly on my lap. I know it won’t last as long as I want it to.

He also loves everything superhero, weapons, and being loud.

Loves to be with his sister and do what she’s doing!
So that’s the high level recap. I’ll have to do a “Day in the Life” now that I have some more time on my hands. One reason for the lack of posts was after I started working I felt SO BUSY even though it was only 4 days/week. No idea how all you people do it working 40+ hours/week, with commutes, whether single or two working parents… it felt like there was barely time for anything else! Not exactly how I want to live my life, but time will tell how everything falls into place…

Trip to L.A to visit old friends + new baby!

Also got to go on a 2 day trip to Austin, TX!
I know you’re stressed—as you mentioned thrice—but you sound great. Like you are in a bit of a nebulous spot job-wise, but like you really have things together. I was glad to read this.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Today I was just thinking I haven’t seen a blog post from you in awhile. Great to see your doing well.
Take care,
Sherry
I’ve always enjoyed your blog and now I’m a mom too so I can totally relate!
Hi Kelly,
It was so great to hear from you again. It’s funny I was just thinking what ever happened to her, did I get unsubscribed? But then I thought, shit, she’s a busy ass mom just like me and I was always so impressed with how you got so much done and still kept up with your blog. I have been following you since you had your first ( and I was pregnant with my first) and you have inspired me more than any other blog I have ever read. I started my own but haven’t kept up with it much. I just loved the way you were so honest and real and didn’t try to seem like you had it all figured out and make it fancy because honestly all those blogs and Instagramers just make me feel bad about myself. But I really loved your writing style and the way you put things in the perspective of an entire day. I can’t tell you how much it has stuck with me through the years. It makes me a little teared up, and also to see your babies from start to now. I just saw that you were in Austin which is where I live and I wish I would have gotten a chance to connect with you but I just want to say thank you. I really felt such a connection having your stories of regular momhood to relate to and I thank you so much for that. ❤️