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First off, I’ve been horrible at blogging the last few months.  My summer was jam packed full of things, life changing things too, and I didn’t do much writing at all.  Sorry for the radio silence, everyone.  I’m glad that so many of you are still visiting and reading the older posts.
I’m working on a [...]

I was ruminating today about life and I realized that there are so many things I’ve learned as a parent. It’s so easy to focus on negative things so I wanted to share the positives. We, as humans, can be incredibly short-sighted.

Kids grow up fast
They do say the darndest things
Small children speak only truth
A bad [...]

Kids love gifts. Think back to the time when you were young and how much you enjoyed seeing gifts under the Christmas tree, or piled up on the table for your birthday. Gifts are a wonderful way to show your kids how much you love them and appreciate them.
What is a gift?Gifts don’t [...]

So I haven’t been posting much later.  Guess I’ll need to work on that, loyal readers. =)
Written by Jason - http://www.DivorcedDadsOnline.com

My ex-wife and I were able to nail down a plan for Spring Break 2008 visitation.  I’ll be picking my daughter up from the airport on Wednesday and she’ll hang out here with me for about ten days until I fly back home with her.
She’s only five and even so she’s legally allowed to fly [...]

What do you do if all of your friends are friends from your marriage and you divorce? Most people say they don’t pick sides; but inevitably sides are chosen and battle grounds are drawn.
In my example, my best friend’s wife was friends with my wife. When we divorced they tried to opt out [...]

Today my daughter and I used our webcams for the first time. I bought mine a few months back and thought hers would make a good Christmas present from me. (I split up gifts from myself and Santa at Christmas).
My exwife helped out and got the camera working. We did a trial run with only [...]

Hence I’m not posting anything new for a couple days.
Before I get any emails asking if I miss my daughter the answer is a resounding “yes.” But that’s just how it is.
My plan is to do some writing tomorrow.
Written by Jason - http://www.DivorcedDadsOnline.com

Motivation tends to be a seasonal thing.  Most of us have spurts of motivational periods and long stretches of lackadaisical existence.
Here’s a few sites to help you stay motivated, organized, and in-charge of your life.  With the year 2008 right around the corner (gulp!) it’s time to take a look in the mirror and decide [...]