I am the proud mother of Thing One (boy, age 10) and Thing Two (girl, age 7). They are entering fifth and second grade respectively (just a minute, I've got to wipe the tears from my eyes...boy they grow up fast). My husband and I have been married for nearly 15 years. What a wild and wonderful ride it has been thus far. He is an entrepeneuer having started his own cafe after over 20 years in construction. It has been a struggle financially, but our family has reaped many benefits as a result of his career change. The kids have gotten their dad back. He picks them up from school every day, takes them to purchase supplies and they adore him. They actually argue over who gets to go to the shop with him to clean tables and help with the dishes...now if only that would translate to here at home.

We enjoy traveling, going to baseball games, working in the yard, biking, and reading. We try to have family meetings at least once a month (which the kids LOVE). We have a movie night every weekend where we set up a pizza picnic on the floor and watch a kid friendly movie as a family. We really do value and love our time together. I feel truly blessed to have such wonderful children and to be able to share them with my soulmate.