Back in the game, sort of

I've been writing freelance articles for my hometown paper for a week now. It feels good to be writing again, on many levels. I'm working from home, and at the moment, have to be careful about scheduling my appointments, but it's something to do for the moment.

My family has been very good to me during this time. I spend about half the time at my sister's house, with the other half at my father's house. One place is far more relaxing than the other, though neither place is unfriendly. I am grateful to have family close by, and it makes me less nervous about having to provide for things on a day-to-day basis. But I know it must be temporary, and can't be a long-term goal.

I told my mom I wondered if she would like to see the kids for Christmas. It's been more than two years since my mom saw Isaac and Savannah, and of course I'd probably have to make some kind of arrangement with Cherie. She's not going to like it, I am sure, and will try to put a monkey wrench in the plans. I wonder if I can simply ask her without having to go through a long drawn-out ordeal. My mom doesn't have any plans for Christmas, and I figure that's the best Christmas present I can give her.

I know I have things left to accomplish, like going to school and losing weight and saving my money. I'm working on all three of those things.

It sure would be nice for Isaac and Savannah to see their grandma. I have to try my best to make that happen.