Atlantic City
This summer has been a very fun summer for me. I have traveled to North Carolina, Delaware, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania. I spent some much needed time with my sister from another mother, Carmen. Worked on my tan and found my way back to reading which I had stopped for some reason. My son, Emilio picked me up at the airport on Tuesday and in the most sincere and serious tone he asked me "Mom, What are your vacationing from? You don't work." I know that he made that statement as a joke. But I couldn't help but ponder this question. Despite the fact I do not get paid for what I do. You moms at home know what I am talking about when I say it is work to stay home and take care of everything that doesn't bring home a paycheck. This has been the second year that I am a pseudo empty nester. Shelby attends school in Dallas so most of my parental responsibilities are done via email, Skype, phone calls and texting. I think I have to...