It was fun to interview you! Jaimes unite!

I don't know how I stumbled upon your website, but I am a different person because of it. You are a courageous, dedicated, smart mother. I find strength and hope in your entries. I am not a single mom, but often feel like one because of the long hours my husband works. I am also a working mom, so while financially, I don't have to worry as much--or so you would think, I do understand the balance of trying to raise two girls, keep up the house, make appointments, do the shopping etc. I feel bad every time I think about the fact that I haven't been back to the OBGYN since my second was born. She's now three and a half. In spite of it all, I do make sure to quality time with them. Soon they'll be all grown up and they won't remember the missed doctor's appointments, the financial stress, or the fact that the house hadn't been vacuumed all week--but they will remember a mom who loved them. Bless you and your family. I am sending you good thoughts.

I like your column Yes, the cost of everything is skyrocketing. I live on a small budget too. When I moved into this rented apartment I live in, I splurged on a little paint, and decorated the walls with a glaze that you can purchase at home depot. It only cost me a hundred bucks to freshen up my room, with some paint, and everytime I look at the walls, I feel like I'm in a luxury apartment. It was a splurge, but well worth the feeling I get from it.