There’s so many things that can be said about the number “one”, possibly more than I could ever begin to explain. They always say things can change in one second, one minute, one hour, one day, one month, one year, one decade and one century and boy are they right. It’s crazy to me how much one number or word can have so much meaning behind it – but let me cut to the chase.

Almost one year ago, I made a huge life decision (one that took me forever to make). I decided that I had been unhappy in my marriage far to long (although you will never see me bash my soon-to-be ex husband) and it was time for a change. There’s quite a list as to why my marriage didn’t work and it wasn’t all of his fault either. People grow up, people change and sometimes people need more and they learn to fly on their own and that’s perfectly fine. Although we’re working towards being able to file for the divorce, we’ve been able to maintain a friendship.

During this past year so much has happened, as you read above the separation has been in full affect and we’ve been sharing custody. I turned 30 this year which to me wasn’t a big deal as i’ve embraced it and all that came with it. Gavin’s officially 9 which blows my mind that we are a year away from double digits which means I’ve literally been a mom that long. Kylie is 4 but she’ll soon be 5 in just 2 months which doesn’t seem possible either. We moved into an apartment and then moved into my parents house where we’ve been taking life one day at a time.

Also, a huge change that’s happened in my life was meeting J. J is a combat veteran who has stolen my heart pretty quick. They say when you know, you know – and i’m beyond certain. We’ve been together 4 months and in that time frame I’ve learned so much about myself but also gained patience, understanding, more empathy and also so much love. In the process of dating I’ve found that I don’t give myself enough credit but I still have my moments where my insecurities could eat me alive however J is literally the one person who reassures and shows me so much love.

I could continue to going on and on about things and how much my life has changed – but for now, I think this first post should give you a brief description. 🙂