A beginning

There's so much to say about so many things that a blog is what I need to do.  I start by saying that I am a mom of two boys, 7 and 10.  My 7 year old is a typically developing child and my 10 year old has mild autism spectrum disorder.  All things children are ok for today.  I am grateful.

I am a wife.  I have been married for 12 years.  I have learned much about myself through navigating my marriage.  Some of what I learned didn't surprise me and some shocked me.

I am unemployed.  I say that because I have been interviewing for jobs both in and out of my field for 4+ years even though I last worked full time in 2001.  I had been working for the State of New Jersey when my first son was born and I was unable to return as I had planned because he was premature and needed me to be home.  I wanted to return to my job.  Last September 1st, Governer Chris Christie enacted legislation to prevent people from outside of the state from being employed there unless they agree to move into New Jersey within one year of being hired.  Unfortunately, I was not hired back before the law took effect.   Frustrating.

Those are the highlights of the current events in my life.  Some good days and some bad.  I hope to grow through this blog by sharing about my life in the areas mentioned.  Hope you can identify with this Little Bit.