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My ex fled communism. It is not a good system.If it was it would have continued iN russia and china. I have seen people become complacent and lazy over it. and demand things they will not work for themselves anymore. The good is that some people g...
Something that kept me going through school after I had my son (in the middle of the program!) was that he will not remember this! I was done with my masters when Ethan had just turned 3 and he has no recollection of Mommy being in school. Granted...
Richard, I also commend you and your mother for what you endured during yours and her life.
I read Stacey's blog initially but made the choice not to respond, but never checked back to see what the other responses were. This is why I chose not to...
I would be interested to hear the taglines associated with the first two, but I think Modern Single Parent is pretty self explanatory and will catch attention to the population the magazine is targeting.
This has actually been Wal-Mart's policy for years and years. While I agree that the pictures were innocent, how does the employee/store know that the person developing the pictures is the parent? They don't. Policies have to govern all, and if th...
I personally have a couple tattoos, and plan to get more in the future... and I think tats on men are HOT. :D But do NOT get a tattoo unless you are okay with seeing that picture on your saggy droopy skin at age 90. LOL Don't get one b/c you think...
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- How many kiddo's do you have?
- 2
- Best thing about being a Single P...
- I don't have to share my babies :)
- I'm here for:
- Friends, Testing the Waters as a New Single
- What are your hobbies and interests?
- Reading, music, shopping, being outdoors, crocheting, movies and my favorite TV shows.
- What type of music do you like?
- Mostly rock but I like a wide variety. Favorite bands: Our Lady Peace, Dave Matthews Band, Godsmack, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, John Mayer, Coldplay... the list goes on and on. Beethoven's 9th Symphony will always calm me down, and country tends to put me on edge.
- About Me:
- I am the proud mom of Ethan (April 2004) and Katelyn (Jan 2009). I love music, reading, shopping, the beach, camping, crocheting something with right angles, meeting new people, organizing things (kind of odd but true), pedicures, and MOST OF ALL I love spending time with my kids :) I am the epitomy of laid back most of the time, which carries over into my parenting style (causing much alarm in some of my other mommy friends). I tend to be very sarcastic as more of a defense mechanism, but will back off if you tell me.
And I will be your best friend if you want to give me a new car, because mine sucks. Seriously. We can have a competition, and I will win with how much my car sucks right now.
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- 27
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- 0 - 2, 3 - 6
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- Portland OR
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It's been one year.
Today is my official one year anniversary of being single. On this day, in 2008, Ethan and I moved into our apartment and I became a single mom.
This is not the way I imagined my life as a mother, as a woman. This past year has been a year of transitions, and of learning not just about myself and who I am, but what I am capable of. It has been the toughest year of my life, and the most rewarding.
I made it!!!
This is not the way I imagined my life as a mother, as a woman. This past year has been a year of transitions, and of learning not just about myself and who I am, but what I am capable of. It has been the toughest year of my life, and the most rewarding.
I made it!!!
Posted on April 26, 2009 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments
The ex got married.
I just found out today. My sister-in-law called me and said "I have something to tell you and I don't want to but I think I have to." My brother was surfing Myspace and found pics posted on her page of them kissing and her status talks about how she got married, blah blah blah. I saw it with my own eyes.
I'm not sure how I feel... I'm not angry or anything like she thought I would be. If he's happy, great. We weren't happy together so I'm glad he found someone to be happy with. But I'm so upset… Continue
I'm not sure how I feel... I'm not angry or anything like she thought I would be. If he's happy, great. We weren't happy together so I'm glad he found someone to be happy with. But I'm so upset… Continue
Posted on April 15, 2009 at 6:31pm — 9 Comments
Who are you to tell me what to do?
A friend of mine - who I posted a forum about earlier this month - recently broke up with her boyfriend, who is a single dad. His reason for ending their relationship was that he needed to focus on his kids and work. She has not handled this break up very well. She has had panic attacks, is practically stalking him on various online social networking sites, and has the idea that because she was in love with him, everyone she knows needs to cease contact with him.
Now, don't get me wrong. I can… Continue
Now, don't get me wrong. I can… Continue
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 10:26pm — 2 Comments
How to get past loneliness?
When I became a single parent, I was in no shape to start dating (or even finding a rebound guy), and then as I began to start thinking about dating again, I was pregnant (and who wants to date a pregnant girl?). So now that I am not (thankfully) pregnant anymore, I am finding myself drawn more and more to those stupid internet dating websites.
I honestly don't think I'm going to find The One on OKCupid. I don't even think I'll find a LTR on POF. (Kudos to you if you know what the acronyms are… Continue
I honestly don't think I'm going to find The One on OKCupid. I don't even think I'll find a LTR on POF. (Kudos to you if you know what the acronyms are… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 9:40pm — 5 Comments
I'm tired.
I almost titled this "I hate my son" but that's not entirely true. So it's now just "I'm tired". Because I am. I am sleep deprived, I am frustrated with the littlest things, I am short tempered, and I am sick and tired of my son.
My son, who could not sit still for three minutes in the parenting class I had to take for the divorce. The well-meaning program coordinator tried to tell me that his behaviors are "normal" for a child going through a divorce. The tired, cranky, frustrated parent in me… Continue
My son, who could not sit still for three minutes in the parenting class I had to take for the divorce. The well-meaning program coordinator tried to tell me that his behaviors are "normal" for a child going through a divorce. The tired, cranky, frustrated parent in me… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 12:51am — 2 Comments
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- At 1:48am on October 15, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Sending love and wishes for a beautiful fall to a beautiful family! Your pumpkin patch adventure looked awesome!
- At 11:05pm on July 12, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Jen you are such a genuinely sweet person with a heart of gold. Shrug off any personal comments... they are beneath you. Some of us may have more *financially* than others... but frankly you can't buy class or dignity. And you have more grace in your pinky finger than some have in their whole bodies. You are an awesome mother and friend. Know that you have lots of people who adore you and aspire to be more like you... such a kind and gentle soul.
- At 9:41am on July 1, 2009,
Susan said…
- Hi Jen....you sound like you have got it together...smile. There are days I feel like I do and days that, well, I guess you know how they go. At least you have the divorce. Neither my ex nor myself have had the money to file the papers. I have done everything myself, custody-wise. Thankfully he got past the initial anger and we now work together as far as the kids go. He loves them but the responsibilities day to day, nope, so I knew that wouldn't be a problem. It would just be helpful if he had a job....smile. That's another rant...grin. Well, I need to go and check on the kids, awful quiet.....
Have a great day!!! And thanks, again.
Susan
- At 3:36pm on June 11, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Hi Jen... I might have already told you about this website. If not, check it out... I love it: www.swapmamas.com. I have found some neat stuff for the girls there. Hope you are having a great day! Love to you, Kim
- At 9:21pm on June 10, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Woo-hoo! A new to you car! The only thing that would make me happier is if gas prices went down too! Congrats!
- At 7:22pm on June 6, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- I hope you are having lots of fun at the wedding!
- At 1:07am on June 3, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Your facebook pictures of Katelyn made my day. She looks like a little doll. Thanks for the support today. You are a sweetheart!
- At 9:22pm on May 25, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- I love your new picture... and I just realized I never called! I'm packing up, and it is hard! I'm looking forward to moving though. I hope you are doing well.
- At 1:05am on May 10, 2009,
uomeasmile (Kim) said…
- Hi Jen. Happy Mother's Day to you! Ethan and Katelyn are lucky to have such a fantastic mom. I feel blessed to call you a friend. I'm going to give you a call next week to play catch up... your help was invaluable.
- At 12:56am on May 2, 2009,
Holly said… - Hi Jen! Thanks so much for your words of support. Honestly, I was shocked that the comments turned into a personal attack instead of just discussing differing opinions. Of all places, I didn't expect SINGLE PARENTS to be saying things like "I shouldn't have to pay for YOUR ACCIDENT!" That sounds like what someone would say who isn't a single parent and who has nothing but bad things to say about single parents. I was pretty shocked by the kinds of comments I was receiving.
Anyway, again, thanks for the kind words of support.
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