Up-to-date Updates

Wow, I've been doing this for a year.  Well, for a little longer than a year.  The anniversary was in February, but I'm too busy paying attention to other time milestones in my life--how old EJ is, how long I've been divorced, how long my current relationship has lasted, etc.--not how long I've been on blogspot.  For any anniversary in my life, I like to take some time to acknowledge, celebrate (read, eat dessert in honor of), and reflect on whatever it is that's made it for a whole year. So, in honor of my poorly-named blog's anniversary, I perused my story inventory and have decided to share some updates, in case some of you have been up at night wondering how things have turned out.  Here goes:

I have hit or exceeded 10,000 steps on my Fitbit exactly seven times (picture the monkey covering eyes emoji).

I am no longer out on the dating scene.  I've been in a relationship for over a year, so I have no new good material about awkward first dates.  One thing of note: I never heard from the pretentious boyfriend again after his break-up email, which I know is a shocker.  And, in case you are wondering, pinky swear, I have never looked him up and have no idea what places he checking into on Four Square now (is that still a thing?).

EJ's sleeping is a bit better, but it's still pretty jenky.  However, what's jenkiest now is his eating.  He no longer eats pasta, so the main staple of every meal is an open jar of peanut butter with a spoon shoved inside because he doesn't like bread.  Thank goodness for yogurt too, but other than that, all he will eat is fruit, those damn pouches, and snack foods.  I'm told it will get better and can only hope for the day when he will bite into a processed chicken nugget. My favorite (sarcastic italics) thing about the eating debacle is people's well-intended advice.  Kind friends and strangers are hoping I can change EJ's food aversions with these profound tidbits of knowledge:  "Have you tried making him a sandwich?"  "Have you given him mini waffles?"  "Do you know they make character-themed fish sticks?"  Yes, yes, and hell yes, but thanks anyway people.

I am getting away again in June, so stayed tuned for a new toe shot with a turquoise ocean in the background.  To keep it interesting, I will select a different nail color.

My best roomie, Mom, is very healthy and feeling great!

And now the big one: my post-divorce where are they now? update.  I don't know why I haven't gotten around to mentioning it, but, wait for it...EJ's father married the woman with whom he had an affair and they have twin daughters who are sixth months younger than EJ (pause for a quick math calculation).  I guess I took so long to tell because I was waiting for Jerry Springer to accept my submission to be on his show (is that still a thing?).  They lived in California for a year and a half, but moved back to the east coast last January and now see EJ every other weekend.  There is a lot more to tell here (I'm baiting you!), but I will tread carefully as my ex-husband and I are co-parenting successfully and getting along for the sake of our son.

Oh, and spring didn't friggin' come in Febrrrary.  Or March.  Boo.  But it's here now.  Yay.

Now, onto year two.