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Another Monday!

by JillM

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Here we are starting off a new week!

For those who are curious, the bimbo mention HERE did indeed come with the ex to the spelling bee. Why? Just to torture me, I guess.

But it’s all over! A new week has begun! I am searching out new jobs and as I’ve always had promising prospects in the past, I’ve decided that I’m going to use my powers to get the heck out of Dodge. I need to recapture some peace and sanity in my life.

The children are the first priority. Where would they be happy living? What is far enough away from the ex for me and not too far for them?

I’m considering Idaho. I’m not sure if I will like being out of the mountains and forest that far, but it’s worth considering. It’s out of the state, for one, but certain areas there are relatively close to Helena. Home prices haven’t inflated at the rate they have in my area, either, so I would be able to afford a decent home in which to raise my children.

As a single mother, but one who knows that it’s best for her children to have contact with their other parent, moving can’t be undertaken lightly. Keep in mind that no matter how much you need your space, your children probably need their father (or mother, if you’re an involved dad). Stay as close as you can while still being an effective parent yourself. That might mean a bit of distance, but your children need you to be sane as much as they need to be able to have contact with the noncustodial!

Tibet is sounding better all the time! ;) However, time to put the kids first.

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