| Single moms...
Posted: 7/20/2005 5:19:35 AM | AAL...hats off to you too Dad!
Wouldn't it be cool if they had a Single Parent's Day...they have mother's day, and father's day ...heck they even have grandparents day!
I think we got the best job in the World, with the greatest rewards and benefits! | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/20/2005 11:44:11 AM | | That's sooooooo sweet! I don't know how I do it sometimes either, myself. I have 2 jobs and 2 kids and I'm a single mom. My ex takes them once in a while for a few hours on weeknights and then most Saturday nights. However, he seems to be doing that less and less. :( | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/21/2005 8:52:58 AM | | All you girls rock... keep it up... | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/21/2005 10:51:39 AM | AAL - too bad there are not more men like you floating around !!!! specially in my area :P
your really are to good to be true !!! | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/21/2005 3:16:52 PM | I'm certainly not one of the guys who looks at a woman with children as a cast off or damaged goods. In fact, I think that a woman who has a child understands life far better than a woman who doesn't have one.
It's not easy for a single mother (or father for that matter) to bring up a child on their own. I applaud all who charish a child! Who bring that child a new day of hope every time they open their eyes in the morning. In today's world, our children are even more important than ever. They not only learn from us, but give back in all things that a child can see that we, as adults, have forgotten. | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/21/2005 3:33:14 PM | hey cool there are men who get it lol. Anyway, I am a single mom and have been doing it for many years without a problem. My children are everything and I figure it is the dads loss if they choose not to have anything to do with them . Any how I have to commend the single dad's too because I no a few who have done very well raising their children. Some people are just not made to be parents.
And thank you guys for standing up and realizing we are still women!! | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/21/2005 9:19:38 PM | | Thanks for the nice hats off... Even though I am divorced, I don't consider myself a single parent... My children still have two parents...same as before. Now they simply spend more quality time with each parent. I look at it as an opportunity for them and so do they. In many ways some of the girls say they like it better this way. Mom is happier. Dad is happier and the time they spend with each of us is well spent/treasured. | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/22/2005 12:20:33 PM | | well laugh its about time another man thinks the way i do, i am a single dad and i have full custody, so i can truly relate to single moms, and have grown i tremendous respect for them | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/22/2005 5:12:08 PM | I work hard...full time, in a very physically demanding job...I start another part time job come August...I have my boys part time and I still manage to find time for myself and date a bit.
I have to work as hard as I do simply to get ahead in my life. I aspire to buy a house sometime next year and I want to buy an SUV and eventually some kayaks for myself and my oldest boy...there are things we want to do and I'm not going to be deterred.
I work weekends b/c it's a big part of my job. I get days off during the week, but come school time, I won't have full days with my boys...which is so much harder on all of us. However, I just make the most of my time with my boys. They know how much I love them and I can show them without showering them with gifts...they just want and need my love and it's there to give :) Even at the end of a long tiring day...I have taught them it's unconditional and they know I work so our life can ultimately be better in the long run.
Both my boys have medical issues and we just deal with them...My oldest son's issues being the most challenging...we make the most of it and do what we have to. I really believe everything happens for a reason...I would like to believe my children will have stronger values and be tougher in the long run :)
But you deal with what life has dealt you... | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/23/2005 12:45:22 AM | *crazy lady* good job
I am a single 20 year old mom. I have a part time job and starting school. It is very hard work and sometimes i even think how in the hell am i doing this. But when my 13 month old daughter looks up and smiles at me and says mommy what more do i need to know.
Her dad has nothing to do with her. We have had 4 different court dates and still have 2 more to go. He has a new girlfriend so we don't fit into his life anymore i don't want to be apart of his life but i know that my daughter does. But the sad thing about it is that she has all ready forgotten about him so when he finally does what to see her she won't even know who he is. But hey thats his bad not mine. I trys to make me fell bad for leaving but hell he beat the shit out of me.
So to all the single parents out here its hard but always think me made the decison to bring a child into this world not the kids. So they need us. So anytime you fell like you can't do it anymore just think of all the good times you have had being a parent even a single parent. | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/23/2005 2:49:22 AM | thanks AAL x
im a single mum to 4 fab kids from 12 yrs to 14 months. not easy and there are times when i wish i had someone to share my worries with. but i would do it all again!
i could never imagine my life without them. | |
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Posted: 7/23/2005 6:32:54 AM | | Well, are there any single Mom's that live in Ohio? Let me know. | |
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Posted: 7/23/2005 12:58:37 PM | Thanks AAL....
It is tough being a single-parent but it is also the most rewarding thing that I have ever done. My son has cerebral palsy, adhd and behavioural issues that were definitely more pronounced when I was with his Dad than since then. He is blossoming into the most wonderful little guy that I can imagine. He is a big part of my life but I now realize that he can't be the whole of my life -- single-parents need time for themselves or else they may grow to resent their responsibilities.
 to ALL the single-parents out there! | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/23/2005 2:17:03 PM | I have nothing but respect for single moms. I realize how difficult it is to raise kids by yourself these days. You just have to do whatever you have to do. I am a single dad, so I can speak from experience.
P.S. dragonshinora,your sons are your life,and thats great, but you need to have a life as well. Best regards to you in the Queen city.  | |
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| Single moms...
Posted: 7/23/2005 5:26:34 PM | | Im a single mom of 1 kid.Thats very sweet of you.God bless you.its not many men out there like that. | |
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