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Well .... Happy New Year!!!

The new millenium is here. Can you believe it? Wow. The year 2000. Sounds wierd doesn't it? So this time my entry will be a bit different. If you have come to this page then you must be curious to know a little about me. That's what you'll find here. Tidbits of information. Giving you a glimpse of who "Renee" is.......


A SINGLE MOM
I have 3 beautiful children. Brandon who is 5, Sierra who is 3 and Summer who is 2. I'm a stay at home mom for now and I have to admit, I love it. I'm so glad my children aren't shipped off to a daycare to be raised by someone else. I have nothing against daycares and I am sure the people are wonderful. However, no one is better than the actual parent. Whether it be mom or even dad staying home. When they are so young, I think this is always best. Not always possible for different reasons....financially being the biggest I would say.

I have been lucky enough to be able to do this. Though it has it's downside as well. Gives me a feeling of sometimes not being "all that I can be". Or that common feeling of not knowing who I am. Or wanting to be and do more. You also feel somewhat ostrasized from the "outside" world. Dealing with diapers, crayons, Disney movies and Barney! Craving adult company and conversation. This is why wives sometimes seem to "attack" their significant others when they come home. Or why it is made all the more difficult for the single parent who is doing it alone. Trying to be both parents and having no one else to lean on when support is needed. I have a wonderful, loving family that helps a reat deal and whom I know I can always turn too. But it does not replace the huge source of support that having "someone" else in your life and home creates.

On the other hand.....the house and ALL the rules are mine! LOL
In some ways I enjoy this and until "that special someone" comes along, I am quite content with the majority of things as they are. Not my first choice, of course as I would always choose to have had a loving husband and family combination. This was not to be and the experience has given me many lessons to learn from. Here's hoping I was a good student huh? *smile*

What I would NEVER do ... nor do I recommend under any circumstances. Is "Staying togethere for the children." As hard as divorce is for all concerned, in the end, I think it is for the best when for whatever reasons "mom and dad" cannot get along anymore. Kids are remarkable and very smart. They sense things sometimes we aren't even aware of. Parents who fight, argue or are "indifferent" to eachother is something the children feel. No matter how you try to hide it. In most cases they blame themselves and try to make things better. It's not their fault and this guilt can be deadly. THEY should always come first. 2 people who are "happy" with themselves and their life can be a MUCH better mom or dad (separately) then if they stayed together and were miserable. I know...in my case this is 100% true.

Favourite Colour:     Forest Green

Favourite Number:     Don't have one

Movies:    I enjoy most types of movies (drama, action, comedy, musicals, romantic). I would have to say suspense is okay, but horror is NOT. Guess that's one area I'm not fond of. Foreign or subtitled is there as well. I can't really say I have any all-time favourites. Each year or time in my life brings new ones. I guess, Titanic is the one most recently that had the most impact.

Music:    Well, music I love. In almost any form. Guess it's as varied as my movie taste. My mood and who I'm with or my surroundings dictates what type I will prefer to listen to at any given time. Some of my favourite groups or singers have included....Bryan Adams, Foriegner, Tina Turner, Cher, Madonna, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Journey, Phil Collins and the list goes on and on and on.

Books:    Okay...here is where I have to admit that I prefer reading romantic novels. Yes, I get some flack about this fact...hehe
Although I do enjoy other types as well. I will always go for the romance first. Particularily Historical Romances.


Interests:    Hmmmm......I enjoy any of the above. Reading, music, movies. I like live theatre although it's not often I get the chance to attend a performance. I love the outdoors, camping and nature. Animals are a HUGE passion of mine.
Pets:    Currently I have a Chocolate Labrador Retriever named Caesar. He's a year old now and about 90lbs. A "horse" is what everyone calls him. He's cute, friendly and oh so much trouble! LOL

Likes:     Well, I put this category in and now I'm not so sure what to type in here! Okay.....spending time with my children and/or family. I like long walks down scenic paths, parks with lots of flowers, animals in any way shape or form, beaches and the sound, smell, sight of the water and sands (tho I can't swim). What else? Ummm....sunsets and the early morning peacefulness. Long drives with no real destination, good company, campfires, family gatherings. I like to draw, but haven't in many years and of course my newest passion. This PC, the internet, chatting, making webpages and VERY new.....making my own graphics. I'm sure there's so much more but this is probably boring you enough so I'll stop there.  *smile*


Well, that's it for now! You can keep up to date of any changes made to this page by joining my mailing list and or making the What's New page your first stop whenever you come to visit my little space here on the web. Of course this is only a glimpse of me and who I am. You may be able to find out more  by touring my site as there are bits and pieces of me poured into every page.

My Birthday is in July. I'm a Cancer! Pretty true to it's character too. I'll be adding a page about the Cancer Female soon......

Till next time......Happy New Year Everyone!!!

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