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Completely Honest

November 9, 2018 by Elaine

Last night I took the dog to the vet for his wellness checkup and vaccines. We waited almost an hour to go in because there was an emergency situation with another dog patient. I was completely honest with the very kind young lady behind the counter while asking her how much longer it would be….

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Filed Under: Life, Motherhood, Single Parenting

A New Threshold

May 16, 2018 by Elaine

I bought a house. Let me repeat that. I BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! After renting for many years, turning the key and stepping over the threshold last night was like opening the best present ever! I see it as a gift to my children mostly… for their stability and future. I have longed for a home…

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Filed Under: home, House, Kids, Life, Memories, Milestones, Single Parenting

I’ll Sleep When I Am Dead

March 21, 2018 by Elaine

“Oh no,” I hear from the back of the van as the morning radio news plays, and the four of us approach the school campus. “I left my backpack.” These are not the words a single mom, who works full time, wants to hear one minute before dropping her kids off at school. A school…

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Filed Under: divorce, Elaine, Life, Motherhood, Parenting, Single Parenting

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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