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scompton094

barberellass wrote: »

scompton094 wrote: »

barberellass wrote: »

Girls 3 and 5. I'm sick of having to make the coffee. Every. Morning. Seriously. I love when my mom comes to visit, she makes it AND folds the permanent laundry goon in our livingroom chair and does dishes. She stays a week and does more than X did in years. 36 and I'd rather have my mom around than a man...

I wish I had this. I tend to tell my babysitters (teenagers) I'll pay ya extra if you fold my towels and sweep my floors

She comes a couple times a year and visits for a week. I'll have to try the babysitter bonus

Aww. My Mama is only 2 blocks away from me. I'll keep her close and keep the dirty house. It does make a bit of a difference! I have a cpl sitters that I have know since they were born, so I don't mind asking them for a little extra lol

pudgy1977

Every night is something when you are a single parent. Tonight it’s soccer practice. Sooo can’t wait for her to get her license.

scompton094

I've been a single mother since I was pregnant. I was told to get an abortion, I chose to "set him free" no custody, no child support, no acknowledging he is her father. My daughter is 2.5 years old. And that is the best decision I have made for her so far.

That being said, I am also a 911 Dispatcher and suffer from anxiety (I wonder why). Taking care of myself mentally is essential for me to be my best self. I don't do anything crazy. But occasionally take my daughter to daycare for a few hours. Take myself to lunch alone, have a few beers and go grocery shopping alone. Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself, however you choose to do that.

@tinak33 sorry that was in reply to your post

Peaches9999

No complaints whatsoever!

aslagg27

Single dad here. I have 2 girls, 11 and 9. I could not do what I have to do as a single parent without exercise. Taking care of myself allows me to take care of them. Keeping my body and mind in shape allows me the strength to take care of them. I've been doing this for over 5 years now. It doesn't get any easier, but I keeping getting better at carrying this burden. If i can do it, any of you all can do it too. Stay healthy!

zcb94

I’m a single furmommy. Does that count?

jennibabie87

pudgy1977

Just when I think I'm failing in my parenting endeavors, while driving in the car on the way home from soccer practice, the song Manic Monday comes on and she knows every dang word. Makes my heart happy. LOL

busyPK

Single mom to 3 kids, one with special needs (autism). Between work, motherhood and exercise I run on caffeine mostly. But seriously, I get a babysitter once a week to get myself out for either friend time, alone time or a date. It helps me be a better mom when I'm with my kids.

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empresssue

Versicolour wrote: »

@CaptainFantastic01 are you sure you want to open this particular can of worms?? Toddlers are treats compared to teenagers!

One tip (that I am still struggling with as I have no backup when I am too exhausted) - set your boundaries and stick to them. Never falter!

Exactly: say what you mean & mean what you say-regardless of their ages. And, never threaten a punishment that you won't follow through with.

empresssue

Single mom of an almost 19-yr-old boy, who is mostly my mini-me. I've been divorced almost 4 years. His dad is very involved with him, so that helps a lot. Plus, I instilled in him that we live together, so we have to take care of each other. He pretty well does his share around the house, not always as well as I'd like All in all, he's a good kid.

But, yes, ABSOLUTELY, you need to take time for yourself to do things for yourself. Don't feel guilty about it-it's necessary.

amyalisonnnaa

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Newly single mama with a 3 year old mini-me. Just at the beginning stages of the divorce process so I'm feeling super overwhelmed with all of this.
We were together since I was 18 so I don't even know how to be single. Let alone be a single mama.

I'm in awe everyday of you chicks who do it and make it look easy.

Your doing great. I'm a mama to a 10 month old boy. And I just separated with my husband. I'm also at the beginning stage and it's as you said overwhelming. Trying to remember my self worth. And also remembering that there's a little person looking up to me.

empresssue

amyalisonnnaa wrote: »

cct204 wrote: »

Newly single mama with a 3 year old mini-me. Just at the beginning stages of the divorce process so I'm feeling super overwhelmed with all of this.
We were together since I was 18 so I don't even know how to be single. Let alone be a single mama.

I'm in awe everyday of you chicks who do it and make it look easy.

Your doing great. I'm a mama to a 10 month old boy. And I just separated with my husband. I'm also at the beginning stage and it's as you said overwhelming. Trying to remember my self worth. And also remembering that there's a little person looking up to me.

Baby steps: you can do this. The little person will grow up to admire his/her mama

TheRoadDog

Hard work, but if you put the effort in, 20 years from now, you will look back and be glad.

slimgirljo15

TheRoadDog wrote: »

Hard work, but if you put the effort in, 20 years from now, you will look back and be glad.

This ..

Tara_1216

I have a 17 year old girl and 14 year old boy. They are pretty great kids. They pick up the slack since I’m in nursing school and work full time. It’s crazy but they keep me going!