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And Now... Back To Your Life
I’m beginning to realize that as difficult as it is to be in the middle of a teen world, it also has its advantages. For example, I have my life back! I know this sounds a little severe, but that’s how it feels. After devoting myself night and day to raising a special needs child, I now to get step back a little and enjoy the young man he’s becoming. He has his own friends, his own interests and activities. And guess what? They no longer include me! Although that takes some getting used to, I’m beginning to enjoy it. My husband’s job requires him to attend many local events. The latest of which was the Authors on the Move “Food for Thought” fundraiser for the Sacramento Public Library Foundation (now say that 10 times fast!). During this event (yes, with ALL adults), I was once again reminded that interesting, hard working mothers are indeed everywhere. During the event, three local authors took turns at each table where the guests were able to talk to them and ask about their lives and books. Our local authors were Kiyo Sato, Kathleen Low and Ann Martin Rolke. Kiyo Sato was an amazing woman who spent forty years gathering information and inspiration for her book, Dandelion Through The Crack. It was published when she turned 80 years old. Kathleen Low, the author of Casanova Was A Librarian, was a dead ringer for my mother-in-law. Kind, funny and brilliant. The author who really struck a chord with me however was the local chef and author, Ann Martin Rolke. Ann spoke to us about her recently published book, Hands Off Cooking. I also discovered that Ann and her husband are the proud parents of a four month old baby girl. We discussed Farmers Markets, having no time, adoption and other mom topics. Ann also told me that she recently found us here at SacMomsClub. You can find Ann at her popular local foodie website, www.sacatomato.com. Fun moms are everywhere you look. I’m thankful that this site has introduced me to so many. I’m also looking forward to meeting more of you in-person in the near future. And for those of you with small children, your time for a night life will come… I promise! 0 comments from 0 users
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