This blog is to chronicle the journey Riley and I are on as we begin a new life as a single mom with an adorable 7 week old baby girl. I guess since Ri is only 7 weeks old, her life is technically pretty new anyway, but I certainly never imagined starting my journey into motherhood as a single mom. Life is what it is, though, and this is how it has turned out for us.
While I'm not technically divorced yet, Riley and I have been on our own since she was born. We have had some support from amazing family and wonderful friends, but the bottom line is that we have to find a way to be our own kind of family, even if it wasn't what I originally had in mind. So I'm trying to bend and flex and find a way to make this new life work for both me and for Riley.
I know things are going to be hard sometimes. I am expecting to have many long days and lonely nights, but ultimately I know that both Riley and I will be better off finding our own life and our own kind of family. But for now, here are a few shots of the baby girl who has so thoroughly gripped my heart. She makes everything I will face in the next few months completely and totally worth it.
5 comments:
Wow! Amy, I am amazed at your strength! You seriously, seriously are such an example to me! Thanks for showing your strength! I read your blog and want to be like you! p.s. Riley is B E A U T I F U L!!
OF COURSE!! Shes beautiful....she is one of my 6 Granddaughters and she is bound to be gorgeous...You are a great example to me Amy, and I Love YOU! Love Mama Nita
We want to be part of your family. We love you and Riley so much. She is beautiful like your Mama Nita!
Love you guys!! And everyone, I have dibs on this baby-she is MINE!
Be sure and let me know if you guys need anything. I love you both!
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