tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post6532671661728873036..comments2024-03-01T09:52:27.297-06:00Comments on Non-Stop Mom: A "real" single parentNon-Stop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-37463358000767229592012-10-30T23:27:24.242-05:002012-10-30T23:27:24.242-05:00Thank you so much - I appreciate it! Being a singl...Thank you so much - I appreciate it! Being a single parent is tough - and finding a partner who will help is a true blessing!Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-47032594473242826002012-10-22T19:43:32.871-05:002012-10-22T19:43:32.871-05:00You my Dearie are an AMAZING woman! I was a single...You my Dearie are an AMAZING woman! I was a single parent for a short time....it sucked! I found an amazing man that loves my kids like they are his. (And I love his daughter as mine) You have me respect. Keep your head up Dearie. (hugs)Ramblings of a Madwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055139475811963030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-50833093166851541912011-10-06T22:48:36.177-05:002011-10-06T22:48:36.177-05:00Casey, thank you so much for commenting - and I lo...Casey, thank you so much for commenting - and I love your post too! It definitely puts a different spin on things for me!<br /><br />:)<br />AmyNon-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-29656559217056160382011-10-06T16:29:42.872-05:002011-10-06T16:29:42.872-05:00Hi-- I really loved this post. I cannot truly ima...Hi-- I really loved this post. I cannot truly imagine what it is to be in your shoes.<br /><br />However, I felt it was important to clarify a little bit. Because I don't think you can imagine what it is to be in my shoes, either.<br /><br />http://passagesbrink.blogspot.com/2011/10/single-mom-hardly.htmlCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965729605798967342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-6942750328410815912011-08-16T13:58:55.036-05:002011-08-16T13:58:55.036-05:00Exactly! I am lucky in that Ex1 and I .... get alo...Exactly! I am lucky in that Ex1 and I .... get along. We don't like each other a whole lot, but we tolerate each other for the kids. We have 50/50 custody, and honestly, that's the only thing that saves my sanity at times - it gives me just enough of a break to catch up on things around the house. I know that I don't have to worry about the older 3 kids because he's there for them, 100%. <br /><br />But with the other 2, it's just me. Me and me only, 24/7. It's hard....but we all do what we have to do to survive!Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-69203209970934166152011-08-16T13:49:44.614-05:002011-08-16T13:49:44.614-05:00I'm a single parent. But I have an awesome ex...I'm a single parent. But I have an awesome ex that I share equal custody with and we are on the same page when it comes to raising our two little angels. Although single parenthood is difficult at times, I have often thought about how lucky I am that my ex and I get along and we are both there as full time parents for our children. <br /><br />I bet you feel more like a shuttle driver and meeting coordinator than a mom sometimes. Good luck darin'!Brettheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962592571393908971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-51804192747801216522011-08-16T11:23:34.186-05:002011-08-16T11:23:34.186-05:00Chell and Allison, thank you both for your comment...Chell and Allison, thank you both for your comments! I do appreciate them.<br /><br />Just to add to how crazy life can be sometimes - I just got more details on my kids' school schedules, and I will be making 24 trips each week to get them to and from school. 24. 5 kids, 5 schools, 2 districts. 24 trips per week.<br /><br />Yeah, I think there's going to be a follow-up post to this one with the little details like that.....LOLNon-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-35085728309792782332011-08-16T10:54:33.559-05:002011-08-16T10:54:33.559-05:00Yep, I'm with you on this one. It really kill...Yep, I'm with you on this one. It really kills me when people complain TO ME about how hard it is when their husband is out of town. Out of town, making money for them, and COMING HOME. It kills me.Allisonhttp://somethewiser.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-52610345434520713132011-08-16T10:54:08.729-05:002011-08-16T10:54:08.729-05:00Love this post! My two younger brothers and I were...Love this post! My two younger brothers and I were raised by my amazing mom. She was a true single parent. My dad was not very interested in being a parent and my brother's dad passed away while my mom was pregnant. As a child of a single mom I can assure you that your kids will grow up to truly appreciate you, realize your sacrifice and respect your strength. I tell my mom all the time "I just don't know how you did it!" She is an amazing woman, who in her mid 50's now has found her soul-mate, married him and started a beautiful new chapter in her life. Stay strong and know that even if it doesn't seem likely now, your kids will one day marvel at all of your awesomeness!Michelle Laasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243098367224507107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-29779159572991883502011-08-15T20:48:25.553-05:002011-08-15T20:48:25.553-05:00Thank you so much, Terri! I really appreciate it, ...Thank you so much, Terri! I really appreciate it, and it's so nice to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way!<br /><br />And I agree - being single and doing it all solo beats being in an abusive relationship any day!<br /><br />So glad you left a comment - thank you!<br /><br />:)<br />AmyNon-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-78216524182612535512011-08-15T17:52:09.167-05:002011-08-15T17:52:09.167-05:00I agree it drives me nuts, I have 2 kids work 2 jo...I agree it drives me nuts, I have 2 kids work 2 jobs and still do EVERYTHING else. I hear it from friends all the time I feel like a single parent my hubby is golfing and wont be home until late. I also get if your so tired and are going to complain then quit one job. To those people I ask you where is my check to cover the bills?<br />I am everything i work clean cook shop go to every activity plus all the "man work".<br />Im not complaining since its still better than being w/ someone who may or may not come home, who may or may not be drunk and violent. i think most people just dont think before they talk but maybe w/ all there free time while there spouse takes the kids for a while they should use there time to appreciate what they have.<br />My favorite one is you dont know how hard it is to stay at home w/ kids at least you get a break when you go to wok.<br /><br />I really enjoy reading everything you write and I dont know you but respect you and the great job you are doing!Terrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-58097198208139797612011-08-15T10:20:12.998-05:002011-08-15T10:20:12.998-05:00Kat, I just hope that people start to understand w...Kat, I just hope that people start to understand what it REALLY means to be a single parent. So many of my friends do this and I know they don't mean to offend, but they really do.<br /><br />I'm also glad to see that I'm not the only one who feels this way. =\<br /><br />I will definitely be over to read yours later - when I'm not on my phone! ;)Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-23185342528317213882011-08-15T08:55:20.605-05:002011-08-15T08:55:20.605-05:00**nods**
well said.
I hope this was cathartic for...**nods**<br /><br />well said.<br />I hope this was cathartic for you.<br /><br />**HUGS**<br /><br />The ex is trying to "spend time" with Emry again... ugh... I'm going to write about it later on today... come check out!Kateri Von Stealhttp://www.katerivonstealsnewlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-46864712736544578472011-08-15T06:36:53.285-05:002011-08-15T06:36:53.285-05:00Thank you for speaking out! It bothers me when pe...Thank you for speaking out! It bothers me when people do this. I was a single parent to my oldest son for several years after his father walked out. Like you said, the biggest wake up realization for me was when I enrolled him in school and realized there was NO ONE else to be there for him. His bio-dad was still around...every other weekend. He would NOT leave work if our son was sick. He didn't care that I could lose my job, etc. I didn't sit and moan about it then, because it was my job. But it would really get me when someone would call themselves a single parent because their spouse wasn't very involved. <br /><br />I'm married now, thankfully to someone who is very "there" for all of our children. And during his busy season at work we see him very little...but it's nice to know my back up is a phone call away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-53204159399554570462011-08-15T01:48:51.094-05:002011-08-15T01:48:51.094-05:00Thank you so much Wendy! I wasn't sure how thi...Thank you so much Wendy! I wasn't sure how this post would be taken so I really appreciate everything that you said. <br /><br />And, just for the record, your comment was #1000!Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-6592121273508353882011-08-15T01:16:42.675-05:002011-08-15T01:16:42.675-05:00Very well written Amy. So many people (even me) ge...Very well written Amy. So many people (even me) get to feeling that way. Sometimes when I feel like it's been months since my hubby has interacted with us, I remind myself that at least he is here, and if I really forced him, he'd stay with the kids while I go shopping. (He's not very helpful). The pay is nice though. And I know there is someone to turn to when I really need help. When things were getting really bad for us, he actually admitted that he doesn't do a lot because I knows I can and will. But I've got him to step back up. <br /><br />You do an amazing job momma! I lived with my single mother all my life. I know it's not an easy road. <br /><br />Those of us who have someone there, no matter how little or how much they help, should always be grateful that there is someone there. I admire all you do!Wendy D - Busy Mamahttp://wendycantcook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-5620441610763246022011-08-14T20:40:21.855-05:002011-08-14T20:40:21.855-05:00Thanks ladies! I appreciate it!
MommyMagpie - whe...Thanks ladies! I appreciate it!<br /><br />MommyMagpie - when you get it done, definitely let me know! We can do some cross-posting and get them both out there. I'm so tired of people's attitudes lately....<br /><br />Momma T - You're allowed to be a growly bear with that precious little newborn! I need to get down there and see you soon.Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-16533351820306237222011-08-14T20:28:11.915-05:002011-08-14T20:28:11.915-05:00I am going to link your post to one I just realize...I am going to link your post to one I just realized I MUST write. Too many people tend to lump all single parents into the 'unwed mother' basket, and this is an excellent start to educating people about the reality that is single parenthood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09944538285735981620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-63605475648406539772011-08-14T20:22:06.174-05:002011-08-14T20:22:06.174-05:00Well said, Amy...I don't envy the way you have...Well said, Amy...I don't envy the way you have to get by and have tremendous respect for you! You are a wonderful mother and Jane of all trades despite the added stress of having to do it all. If you left me alone with the kids for a few days I would probably be described as a growly bear even with the knowledge that my help would return in the near future. As I have said before...you are a stud! :)Momma Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08179363612847917975noreply@blogger.com