It’s been a while and I’ve had a hard time starting back but I just couldn’t resist. There is so much to catch up on…our kids, our wedding, fashion, getaways, and bargains.
I’ve decided this was a good time to get back to my blog and long overdue.
Let me start with this…
We got married!
Months ago, actually!!! Life has been so busy that I haven’t been able to write about it.
On October 22, 2016, in front of our closest family and friends we got married. Our children were standing by our side and I’m pretty sure they were just as excited as we were that this day had finally arrived. It wasn’t an easy journey to get there but WE DID IT.
The day we looked at our house I knew I wanted to get married in our backyard and that is exactly what we did. I took a week off work and I did all the cooking, decorating, and everything we needed to host a wedding in our backyard. It was everything we could have imagined and more. The only way I can describe it is, it was us. It was simple, easy, romantic, and full of love.
My brother officiated the marriage and my three boys walked me up to meet Eric. Cissy actually found my dress for me. We walked right into a department store she went right over to the dress and said “I think this is the one mom”. It was meant to be. It was the exact dress I had been looking for, it was my size, and was returned just minutes before we found it. And to top it off, it was on sale for $40.00. Talk about meant to be! I never thought I’d be going wedding dress shopping with my daughter for myself….. What a special memory Cissy and I will have forever.
You know our life, things just don’t work out “perfect”. When we picked our wedding date out, the most important thing was that all the kids could be there. 10/22 was the only day that all of them were in town. The sad news is, that weekend is my ex’s weekend with the kids. I asked him if we could change weekends, he said no. I asked him if I could have the kids for a few hours. He said no. A few days later he changed his mind and said I could have them for 4 hour…..how nice of him. I had to make arrangements to have the kids picked up and dropped back off because well, nothing is easy in a divorce. My precious mom helped me with the kids. (wait till you hear what happened when the kids went back to their dad’s that night ☹ that in a completely different post).
The weather was perfect, the day was beautiful and relaxing. The girls and I got ready together and I did their hair. One of my girlfriends came over early to help with last minute things and my mom bought us our sweet little cake and cupcakes as well as helping me with my kids.
What an amazing night….I walked out to the song My Best Friend by Tim McGraw. We said our vows at our own home, with our own words, surrounded by the love of all of our family and friends.
When you get married the first time it is like a big production. Everything has to be perfect, the food, the guests, the location, the music….everything. This time was so different for me. This was all about LOVE. It was about celebrating us, our kids and to celebrate our friends and family. Eric and I both have family and friends that stood by us, loved us even if they didn’t understand divorce, they loved us anyways. This night was for ALL OF US.
Life as a Party of 9 