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THE VOICE OF MOM

Lisa Hartman
Blended Families, Dealing with the Ex- Wife, Dealing with the Step-Mom, Divorce, Life as a Step-Mom, Marriage , Step Families

Whether I'm 5 or 46 there's just sometimes when I need to hear THE VOICE OF MOM on the other end of the line. It could be that I have some fantastic news to share  - devastating news or no news at all! Mostly I take comfort in the fact that day or night I can call my Mom if I want and she'll answer! It's the same relationship I have with my daughter Elle. Five years ago - not so much! 

THE VOICE OF MOM

Immediately when I heard about the bombings in Boston - I felt a personal connection with my daughter living back East. I immediately called and texted Elle to "check in" - when she didn't pick up my heart started racing.

WHAT ABOUT MARY?

Lisa Hartman
Blended Families, Dealing with the Ex- Wife, Divorce, Ex-Spouses, Step Families

Last Fall, Little Hart came home from school - announcing in a strong, confident tone that she wanted to legally change her middle name to Mary after her deceased Grandma, Raylan's mother. Surprised, Raylan asked why she had decided on Mary? Little Hart responded that her and a friend were talking about possible middle names when he looked at her and said "What About Mary?"  

"I just knew it Dad, I want my middle name to be Mary after Grandma." While my Hubby was moved and on board with Little Hart's request - he was only half of the equation - to legally change her name, Greta would have to agree.

I WAS EXPECTING THE COPS - INSTEAD I GOT A FLOWER DELIVERY!

Lisa Hartman
Blended Families, Holidays, Life as a Step-Mom, Marriage , Step Families

Today is the Wednesday before Valentines Day. Like clockwork, my Valentine's Day Boycotting Hubby sends me a incredibly large, beautiful bouquet the DAY BEFORE V Day! In 14 years a flower delivery has been sent, but never and I mean NEVER arriving on Valentines Day! The card always says "I Love You" and his follow up is "Happy Whatever Day Of The Week" it happens to be - just not Happy Valentines Day.  

So while I should have expected my "unexpected" flower delivery today I wasn't really thinking about it. The door bell rang - I saw a man in black and my immediate thought was - damn it's the Cops again!  I thought my 12 day standoff had finally ended last night and yet here they were on my doorstep again. Ugh!!!