Well, it happened again. Today, in a moment of frustration, I let out a cry to the universe, “Does anybody care? What has happened to mankind?” No sooner had the words come out of my mouth, I deeply regretted saying them. The reason: I did not want to experience a situation in my day showing […]
Single Parenting: One Way to Take The Edge Off
This past Sunday our planned day rotated 180 degrees. Have you had one of those? Trying to get somewhere and ended up someplace else. It was early, around 7am. The snow had fallen the night before. White snow covered the road. Bundled up for winter, my child and I ventured out in our car to […]
Single Parenting: Art, Love, & Grief Defined
Don’t you love those pieces of plain construction paper that are turned into spectacular artwork? Typically, designed with hand drawn stick figures and hearts? The words scribbled, “I love you Mom,” or “I love you Dad.” And how about the paintings with bright colored paint! Oh, the simplicity and love demonstrated in children’s artwork. Single […]
The Three S’s of Single Parenting: Speed, Stress, and Support – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of The Three S’s of Single Parenting: Speed, Stress, and Support! After writing Part 1 on some of the ins and outs of single parenting, this is the part that brings some lightness to our load. Thank goodness. But before we light the lamp, here is a mini-recap and update from […]
The Three S’s of Single Parenting: Speed, Stress, and Support – Part 1
Exciting news! We have such an abundance of information surrounding single parenting and each week, bit by bit, we make a dent in it. Thank you for being part of this. Speaking of dents, I must confess something to you. This past weekend we took an out-of-town excursion to try to escape the snow-covered terrain […]