Identity Crisis

As I was having lunch with a couple of old friends and a few new faces, I had a moment of panic and realized I had nothing to contribute to any conversation.  All I had to talk about was what Sophia was eating now, or how many words she can say now or why she isn't sleeping, etc.  I know it's common for moms, especially ones that stay home, to lose their identity.  This feels different though.  I realized I have completely lost myself and I have no idea who I am.  I'm certainly not the same person I was before I had her, but really who am I now? I don't really "do" anything for myself.  I used to read all the time, but I haven't read a book in over a year. A whole year.  I don't have time to.  I used to keep up with political news and what not and now I couldn't tell you what's going on.  I feel like I'm just this blob not contributing anything to society at all.  It also makes me wonder if this is why my relationship fell apart.  So, the question is, who am I and how do find myself again?

Thanksgiving for 2

This year's Thanksgiving was a little strange and bittersweet.  Part of my family had other obligations, and the rest got together right during Sophia's nap time.  I decided to stay home with Sophia so she could get her nap and it was actually nice being alone with her.  We are so rarely alone together and we had a good time.  We watched the Macy's parade and Sophia was beside herself.  She was dancing and clapping the whole time! We played for a long time and took a nap and I made us dinner when we got up.  On our menu was: veggie burgers, mashed sweet potatoes, quinoa, and peas and carrots.  Not your traditional meal, but the whole day was a bit nontraditional.  We had fun none the less.  Even with all that has happened in the past 6 months, I am still very thankful for all my family and friends for their help and support.  I am most thankful for this beautiful little girl that keeps me going. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Onward to the next holiday!

New Life. New Blog.

I've been absent from my blog and the blog world in general for a long time now, but I'm back! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sophia and I have moved back to my hometown and are living with my parents.  So, I have a new life and a new blog.  My old blog is still here if you wish to peruse my old life.  Please be patient as I get this one together. I hope you will continue to follow along with all of our adventures! I am forever grateful that I have all my family here around for everything. But at the end of the day as Sophia and I are rocking in the chair to go to bed, I realize this new life is hard and scary, but we'll get through it together. Just the 2 of us...