Dating Like a Mother

 So, earlier today someone said to me... You are a rare find.  I thought for a second and said Thank you I think!  Let me go back a bit, I spent my day mulching the yard.  When the mulch was delivered this morning I was a little in shock and forgot how much they usually drop.  But, what was i going to do but get to work.   So, I went to barre to get my energy going and came home and worked for over 4 hours spreading the mulch.  I was completely covered in it from head to toe.  My poor fingers won't be the same for a long time. But, with that being said there is a pride that comes along with doing hard work. If I've learned anything over these last 6 years of being alone, it would be Girl get your butt in there because no one else is going to do it for you.  And I'm really proud of all the things I have figured out or learned over the years.  I've fixed (Or solved the mystery) a leaky shower, changed a blower motor in my car, multipl...

 I'm not really sure where or how to begin.  I guess simply start with, they don't end in a fairytale.  Not that I really want or need a fairytale but I would like to find that special someone.  I never would have imagined that I would be in this place in my life.  I truly have so much to be thankful for.  I have three incredible boys, a great job, and friends who care about me (unfortunately many have moved away which makes it hard, but they're still amazing)  It's that one missing piece.  I'm not looking for someone that will make all my worries and stress go away but more someone who will be there to tell me it's going to be okay and we're in this together.  Clearly this has been harder to find that I ever would have imagined.   Partly I am very picky (which I think I should be, all moms should be) It takes a lot for me to let my guard down and fully trust someone.  Trusting someone and letting them in because of my past hur...