A Letter to all Newly Single Parents
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a single parent? When I was married, I often wondered how single parents coped and managed on their own with no back-up. And then, with no warning or time to plan, I myself…
Letters from Camp
“Dear Mommy and Daddy, Now I only cry at night. I miss you so much that it hurts inside of me.” That was one of the letters that I sent to my parents during my first summer at sleep-away camp….
Summer Camp Is Right Around the Corner…….
June has snuck up on me this year – it’s been a busy and hectic few months and without any warning at all, June has arrived. The month of June always brings so many wonderful things……. sunny skies, school barbecues,…
My Divorce In No Way Defines ME!
It always amazes me that when people hear that I am a divorced single parent they feel badly for me. I mean, why do people have to “feel sorry” for those of us that are divorced? But as it happens,…
What Would You Do With 48 Hours of Alone Time?
I just spent 48 hours on my own – no kids, ALONE…… As a single mother of two I rarely have any time without my kids. I am the primary caregiver for my daughters. In my world this means that…
Single Mama’s thoughts on Emotional Baggage
Everyone in life has baggage. Some bigger and fuller than others, but it’s an unavoidable element of life. The way I see it, we all walk around with these invisible back-packs that we wear. Inside of them are a mélange…
Raising My Daughters as a Single Mother
As many of you know by now, I am a single mother, and I have 2 amazing daughters. My daughter Grace is a full-fledged teenager, and my daughter Nora has entered her tween years. Our home is an all-female environment…
My Marriage is OVER…..What Now?
My marriage is over…..what now? Is this a question that you would ever imagine asking yourself? It certainly wasn’t for me. I never imagined that it would be ME. I had never thought that my marriage would end and that…
The Power of Gratitude
I recently participated in a 7-day gratitude challenge. A friend of mine nominated me, and the directions were quite simple. I had to post 3 things a day, for seven days, for which I was grateful. I also was required…
Birthdays at Summer Camp…….
Birthdays are special in my family, especially for my children. I am someone who doesn’t particularly love, or need all the bells and whistles for my own birthday, but my daughters are true birthday queens.
Letters From Home…..
I have been writing a lot of letters lately. If you are wondering why, I will tell you. My daughter, Grace, is at sleep-away camp for 6 weeks this summer.
Summer Camp Rocks!
At this time of year, with summer camp only a few short days away, I always find myself reflecting upon my own experiences at camp. I started my camping career at the very young age of 2 years old. One…
Single Mama’s Favorite “Quotes.”
I came across a quote the other day that really rung true for me. I’m always amazed by the power that words can have – they can inspire us, make us stop and think about our lives, make us break…
Single Mama’s thoughts on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has always been something that I have felt proud and privileged to be a part of. In May 2001, I was 6 months pregnant with my my oldest child and I remember a friend of mine giving me…
Keep Calm and Keep Waiting…..
There are so many quotes about patience and waiting….. “Good Things Come To Those Who Wait” happens to be a favorite of mine. Perhaps this is because I spend so very much of my time waiting for people and…
It’s Never Too Early To Start Packing for Summer Camp!
Can you believe that it is already time to begin thinking about packing for sleep away camp? After all, in my neighbourhood there’s still some snow in my backyard and on my front lawn, and the looming threat of one…
This Is What I Have Learned
There are moments in motherhood that take our breath away. There are the lovely moments, like when we hear our children giggle, when we feel the warmth of a hug and a wet sloppy kiss or just the everyday mother-child…
Summer Camp or No Summer Camp…..That is the Question
Can anyone out there believe that summertime is right around the corner? With the winter that many of us have had, it’s hard to even imagine the concept of sunny, warm days with green grass and birds chirping in the…
Spring Break, Single Mama Style
So let me give to you straight and honest – I AM TIRED! Motherhood, for most of us, is an exhausting experience. The early mornings, late evenings, and on-going day to day activities can leave most moms feeling both physically…
Being a Single Mother
As a single mother there are two things that people often ask me: “How do you manage to do everything by yourself” and “Isn’t it hard to be alone all of the time?”
The Truth About Speed Bumps
Lately my life seems to be filled with lots of twists, turns, and obstacles. It’s natural that with our busy and often non-stop routines we are bombarded with a multitude of daily challenges – some of which can be compared…
Single Mama’s thoughts on Gossip
People love to have all of the facts. They hear a tidbit of information or half of a story and find it necessary to ask as many questions as possible in order to feel as though they have all of…
What’s the Rush????
Let’s Go! Hurry UP! We need to leave in 5 minutes! Grab your stuff, we can’t be late…
Single motherhood: My Life as a Circus Ringmaster
When I was a little girl, I was not a huge fan of the Circus. I have been told that whenever my parents took me to see the circus I would cry and scream. Now, I am all grown up,…
Single Mama’s Favorite Things
Until now I have blogged mostly about single motherhood and divorce. I am however more than just a single mom. It is one of my most visible titles, but being a single mama isn’t the only important part of who…
The “D” Word
Lately I find myself surrounded by DIVORCE. It seems that everywhere I look the dreaded “d” word crops up. Every magazine I read seems to have countless stories about people divorcing. Every television series showcases at least one divorced couple.
The Mom Taxi
While driving my car the other day, it struck me how very frequently I am driving from one place to another. You see, a very big role that I play in my life is that of TAXI DRIVER. I spend…
Surviving Single Motherhood with a Smile
I didn’t start off my parenting experience as a single mother. I started things off by following a common path. I got married, had two baby girls, and played the role of wife and mother. I was married for close to…
Single mama conquers the Barbecue
Anyone who knows me well knows that I LOVE to cook & bake. In fact, one of my secret dreams is to be a chef and to have my very own FOOD NETWORK show. Over the past few years I…
Life as a mom is busy and hectic
Life as a Mom is busy and hectic. Life as a Single Mom is exponentially busy and hectic. The lunches, carpools, schedules, laundry, social directing, and daily adventures keep Moms constantly on the go, and as a result we often…