Halloween Single...Interesting

Well today is Halloween and this will embark for me on the new chapter in my life...Holidays as a single parent. Unfortunately at this time my ex decided he would "be on vacation" from the kids and I for who knows how long, or until he decides he wants the kids in his life. So needless to say holidays still come, and now I not only get to do them alone with the kids, they don't have a father who wants them in their life at this moment, which is really selfish and sad, but what can you do? Except love your children and do the very best you can...

My best is what I am doing! I have trick or treating planned for my 4 and 5 year old with visits to grandma's houses, to show off their Black Spider Man costume, and Snow White. So Halloween won't be missed and life as I know it will be changed forever.

I will add even though it is difficult to have your children as a single parent 24-7 it is also so worth it each time you here your children say mommy i love you so much!

My kids definitely had a blast trick or treating but also received way too much candy and as a mom I will definitely need to help harness and control their sugar intake over the next few weeks.

A New Day

Well I think every day is a new day.

My quote of the day and I know I say it, but not sure who it came from but here it goes, "be empowered by your circumstance." One of my best friends tells me to "Win the Day" every day and I think it goes directly with being empowered by your own circumstance.

So I decided today is a new day just like every day and see how much I can actually accomplish as a single mom. Below is a picture of my daughter Kennedy.



With two sick kids my day began at 3:30 am. I know super early, but what do you expect with sick kids...Luckily my nanny spent the night last night so I could go into work earlier then normal and get things done as I was the Manager of our entire property today. Which I don't mind because its fun for me to be in charge of not just the sales team but the entire hotel.

So I left for work after completely laundry at was in the office by 5:45 am. Way earlier then my normal 9 am time slot. But I am glad I came in as one of our employees slept in so I had to relieve our night shift person so he could go get some rest.

Then on to accomplish my daily tasks, sales meetings etc.

Tonight will be great with my kids I am making them dinner, then having a kid day where they pretty much tell me what they want to do and mom can't complain or say no as long as it doesn't cost more then $5.00.

So today I am empowered to make decisions, move in the right direction and be the best mom I can to my two amazing kids.

My how life has changed

Hey all its Shanell and I would like to create a blog letting you all know about me and my crazy life.

Well in May this year my life changed dramatically when I filed for divorce from my husband of 10 years. Can I just say this was the hardest thing I have ever done, but also something I am learning to deal with every day.

My dad has always said in life every choice has a consequence whether it is good or bad, in my situation I truly believe that.

The divorce process was expensive with my attorney, but also went fairly quickly due to my husband not wanting to respond to anything. Needless to say the law took effect and he didn't have to respond as it went into default status and as of Sept. 19th I am officially divorced.

Even through all the process of divorce and meeting with my attorney I am feeling good about my decision and I know for me this the right decision at this moment.