Can you?I know it’s hard. But try… for the kids. I think you can. I think you can. I know you can.You are all single mothers, so I know you don’t have to look far for inspiration. Y...
So, a few weeks ago we had a house guest…Courtney Patton, one of Seth’s many Twitter connections. From Texas and in town for a convention, all the way up North, here in Ohio, she came to ...
I am the luckiest girl alive for so many reasons.There were days I thought I would never, ever crawl out of my cave of uncertainty (if you need to catch up, become a Facebook fan and have a free eBoo...
A video love note to all of you… my sisters in arms, my single mothers, my modern day super women – you are truly remarkable, don’t forget that.Related posts:Happy Father’s Da...
“What do people without children do on the weekends?” Seth asks. His legs are extending over the ottoman.“I have no idea.”It’s been one week since our spontaneous back y...
So, tonight at dinner the kids actually suggested we have “another wedding.” They all thought it was hysterical. “Let’s do it again!” But as Lily quickly pointed out tha...
And in which, our little cupids plan the entire thing.This Saturday, between soccer games and a birthday party for the boys, the kids asked us the same question they ask us every day, “When are...
This is a must watch.Helen Fisher’s TED talk will enlighten you on a few things including why we can feel love for two men at once. And, you must stick around until the end for her opinion on a...
Look at him.Can you believe how big he is? In his too short pants. Had to buy him new pants yesterday. He’s outgrown every single pair. I read a saying from another mom once that went something...
Years ago I poured my heart into an eBook meant to accompany this blog and to be the perfect primer for any new single moms starting to date. The result, Ms. Single Mama Uncensored, is over 100 pages...
When we left for Texas Benjamin had a specific request – a cowboy doll and an Indian doll.He described the dolls he had never really seen in great detail. They would be about 10 inches tall and...
I did not take nearly enough photographs. I was too busy enjoying … everything.The SXSW Interactive Festival was a mad house. Too busy. Too big. Yes. But, still, the spirit of SXSWi lives on in...
I am sorry for the lack of new posts as of late. I have been busy, busy, busy.Seth and I realized the other week that we essentially have twins. Duh, I know. Two five year old boys, two months apart ...
It’s bedtime.We are finished reading. (I am obsessed with a few new books [new to us]. This one, this one and this one.)At first we had some growing pains. Benjamin jealous of my time or attent...
I am at my friend’s house.We met this summer through another single mother. She is always glowing, with long red hair, bright eyes and an infectious smile. At the time she was married. Now, she...
I don’t tell you how often I love you.But, I should.Because without you, I wouldn’t be here.When I left him, I left you. And while Athens was my refuge, you were here waiting for me to co...
As a single parent, one of the things we fear the most are questions from the children. Now, later, then, when…It’s the chord that hits all of us the deepest and our haters use them again...
So, when he’s not working or chasing his kids around, Mr. Mister (or Seth, as you’ll find out in this video) is a singer/songwriter.He wrote this song during his separation. And I think, ...
Follow my Single Mom boards on PinterestNOTE: I just discovered Pinterest and will be adding to these as I go. But we can file away everything we find that inspires us, motivates us or pushes our fas...
A contest is on the other side.I met a man yesterday who, in spite of his age, likely knows more about Internet marketing than your company’s marketing director or CEO. Definitely more than you...
I know I will get blasted for this one. But, whatever, bring on the hate. This is reality, this is love and this is modern parenthood. We both put our children first and care about them more than any...
Three years ago this May I quit my day job.Some of you called me crazy, but most of you were cheering me on. I was “crazy” I guess. I left a solid career at a solid advertising agency dur...
And I absolutely love them all.The Mr. and I were talking today about blending families. From our initial digging on Amazon, it doesn’t look like there are very many books on the subject for mo...
It is our second date.Our first date after our coffee date. So, in my mind, this is our first real date. I am wearing my favorite gray Calvin Klein dress. It’s just short enough, but not too sh...
Remember the single mom manifesto project?I sent three of these out to over 150 of you and not one as returned.I’m so sad about that, but I understand knowing that we are all busy and it ...
The auditorium is full. We have all been called here for a special event, an hour assembly featuring a guest speaker.A woman walked onto the stage with a man. The two were here to tell us about sex, ...
I have an apology to make to New York City.I am sorry for doubting you and jumping to conclusions after my last visit.I’m not sure what happened, maybe it was the hot weather (100+) and the wro...
I always pick books up, read a chapter or two, set them down for weeks and then pick them back up later to read a few more. If you recall a few posts back I recommended Gloria Steinem’s Revolut...
Just thought you would all like to see this mysterious guy who has me completely smitten.And he definitely knows how to make me laugh…We are completely aware of how obnoxious we are to the outs...
She is only a fresh seven years old. I cross my legs and sit down by her cousin’s Barbie house. There’s a party going on for her one year old cousin and even though I want to be meeting h...
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