Busy Busy Busy!

What a busy day we have had, first I took princess to school, afterwards we went to the park, then to a playgroup, then again to the park! We hoped to go strawberry picking, but couldnt make it today due to being unable to get a lift to the place. Hopefully will go tomorrow or the weekend. Enjoyed our busy day and came home to eat noodles, take a bath together and watch chitty chitty bang bang! She fell asleep about 10 mins in to the film, now its time for me to relax a little before I fall asleep! Night all xx

For ALL you single mummys out there

Prayer for a Single Mother
Dear God, she seems to bear the weight of the world on her shoulders, but to carry it more lightly than I think I would. I see her balancing work and home, money and no money, friends who no longer make time to see her, and I send up a prayer for her.
Her old friends have moved on with their lives, and in truth, she doesn't have much in common with them anymore. She is lonely, loving God. She would like company but doesn't want to make time for new relationships because her waking hours are already full: she is a mother. She walks when gas is too expensive for the car and forgoes new clothes so her child can have shoes.
This is not how her life started out, but circumstances changed from her life of privilege to this life she embraces so fully. Her life is difficult and she seems so tired much of the time, but I am inspired by the love she has for her child.
Give her the strength to put in long hours each day; the courage to face those who dismiss her with blaming and knowing nods; the ability to maintain her loving life at home; and the deepest knowledge in her heart that you love her.

Prayer for my child

Bless This Little Child, Lord Lord, look down from heaven above And touch this special child with love. Protect and guide this little one 'Till each and every day is done. Remind us often that it's true: This little life is a gift from you. A miracle You've sent our way! Lord, bless this little child today. Author Unknown

Holiday

I am currently saving money to take a holiday hopefully next year with my little princess. She wants to go to disneyland and also the beach. I personally would prefer to go somewhere with a beach than disneyland, plus its very expensive to go there. Any thoughts on a good place for a single mum? which would enable us both to have a good time. I want to avoid hotels which are full of people drinking alcohol all day. But if anyone knows of any good hotels, or area? which are affordable I would love to hear from you! Thankyou.

Sports day

Today was my little princess' first sports day, Unfortunately we didnt make it on time for her to take part in any race, but she didnt seem to realise this. We watched the older kids do sack races, egg and spoon and running. Afterwards the whole school had a picnic together which was lovely, the kids ran around playing while all the parents talked and had fun. Once the picnic finished I took her to play in the park with her friends. We are really enjoying the dry and warm weather, enables us to spend more time outside. Update on the milk intolerance, we so far tried rice and soya milk which she hated, my friend suggested goat milk, and she loves it! so im very pleased she will still beable to drink milk she she loves to have it before bed! My little one is in school all day tomorrow which will enable me to spend some time cleaning the house, which desperately needs doing!
                                                       

This Doesnt completely relate to my life but is a nice video for a lot of single mothers out there, you are all doing a great job, listen to the words and let them be of inspiration to you :)

Poetry: Ode to a Single Mother

She's fixer of sinks and drier of tears Anxious, yet valiant allayer of fears.

She works a full day Commutes home, and then She works another full-time job, again.

She's master accountant And counselor, too She sets aside worries to listen to you.

There's laundry and cooking and cleaning to do. Homework, then bathtime A story or two.

She's finder of toys And righter of wrongs. She's busy. She's tired. She's lonely. She's strong.

When the day is done, The kids safely in bed, No energy's left for the thoughts in her head.

She turns them all off along with the lights. Crawls under covers - Gives in to the night.

Before the rise of the sun She be up and back to it. There's no other option No one else to do it.

If you, too, know this woman (she goes by many names) Applaud her, she belongs to no ascribed hall of fame.

But a tacit sisterhood, Arduous like no other, Of extraordinary women Also know as Single Mothers.

Written by Tamara Sue Appelman, Butyoudontlooksick.com, © 2006

A Single Parent Poem

Single Parent

© Tiara S. Winston

I sit and look out upon the life of a single parent
I hear the single mother's selfless cries of loneliness for her child in the still darkness of the night
I see the mother awaking her child with a playful game of peek-a-boo with a smile as warm and bright as the afternoon sun at its apex of the day
I mark the loving kindness she expresses toward her son even with the all the trials and tribulations this world puts upon her
I observe the mother getting herself ready for work with the misgivings of the coming day (where are my socks, did I already put salt in the eggs, where did I put my keys)
I observe the quiet darkness of the child's bedroom with the mother sitting on the bed with a Bible in hand telling her child of all the wonderful things of Gods love then kissing him good night
All these things are things a mother has to do to help her child grow
See hear, and be not afraid you can succeed with Gods help

Source: Single Mom, Mother Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/family/poetry.asp?poem=2212#ixzz1QPgFdA3D

Poo!

Well yesterday started well with a trip to the health food shop to buy my lil one some rice milk as a substitute.. however she tried it and hated it! Will keep trying! Went to a playgroup, which was very quiet but had a nice time seeing a friend i've not seen for a while. On the way home lil miss said she needed to poo, i said "ok wait till we get off the bus"...as soon as we got off the bus she pulled her pants down and pooed on the street..oh the embarrassment!! I can laugh about it now, but we quickly ran away from the scene, hoping not to get fined for pooing on the street lol. She's not been well as mentioned in earlier posts and I guess she couldnt hold it any longer! Today we are planning to go to her summer school fair which includes tombola, games a raffle etc, a lot of things to waste money on, luckily at 3 my lil girl isnt bothered to have everything she sees, can easily be persuaded! Will post after the fair, hope the weather holds out!

Count your blessings!

Day 2 of spending the whole night in her own bed, my little girl is growing up so fast!. Took her to the doctor this morning to be told she is allergic to cows milk. Something she was intolerant to when she was a baby but I thought she had grown out of! Trying to find alternatives, i'm on the look out for small boxes of soya milk which she could take to school so she can have her drink of milk with all the other children. Not sure where I can buy these, anyone have any ideas?. Took lil lady to playgroup this afternoon where she had fun playing with all her friends,however for me it wasnt so fun! I cant help thinking life is easier as a single mum, as all the other parents moan, moan, moan about how hard their lives are.. moaning because they have to work everyday and then go home and cook? or how hard it is if their husband works away for one night and they have to deal with their children on their own! Do they not realise they are moaning to the wrong person?! for 3 years my life has been my daughter and I, its not always easy but I feel blessed to have a beautiful girl, a lovely home and some fantastic friends, isnt that whats more important? Sometimes we are so wrapped up in our own lives we forget about those less fortunate than ourselves and how others would dream about living lives like us. All those out looking for work and struggling to keep going, those who are ill and unable to do simple everyday things, those who cannot have children and wish more than anything that they could. So today please everyone count your blessings and remember to pray for those in need. Thanks for reading :)

Firsts..

Woke at 7:30 this morning to find the space next to me in bed... EMPTY!! My little girl always starts off sleeping in her own bed but also always climbs in with me at some point in the night. I cannot remember the last time she slept the whole night on her own! Another first for me was getting her to school on time.. yes I was waiting outside the class for it to open! last of all, I went out for lunch with friends on my own, I dont think I have ever done that in the last 3 years, it was so relaxing, I feel so refreshed today, must try and do it more often!! I was worried the school would call the entire time to say shes sick or something, but luckily that didnt happen and the day went to plan! After bathing together, running the nit comb through her hair (there are nits going round school, we have none yet thankfully!) and getting her in to pyjamas, she threw up all over my bed, which was lovely.. not! Anyway she doesnt seem ill and is now fast asleep on the sofa :). Lets hope she is all better for a new day tomorrow! Think I may keep her off school as she has been complaining a lot of stomach ache, and take her to see the doctor. Anyone had a similar experience of a toddler complaining a lot of stomach ache, what was the outcome? My thoughts are either lactose intolerant, tiredness, too much rich food or not being able to use the toilet easily at school? any other ideas?! Thanks for reading :)

Kfc on the floor and wearing pyjamas in public!

Once again my alarm clock (my 3 year old), woke up late and we had less than an hour to get us ready for the bus to a kids group I take her to! I ran around getting ready, with minutes to spare I realised I had forgotten to dress my little one! We had a brief arguement about her wearing pyjamas out the house, in the end she won due to lack of time and turned up to the group wearing pyjama trousers, odd socks and ugg boots. Oh well atleast we had caught the bus on time. My friend said "is she wearing pyjamas?" I said "erm, are they?" lol. Afterwards I spent time with my friend and her son. Our kids are growing up so nicely and have become very good friends :) .. they even share now!. Later on we went for the bus, as we got off my little one was saying she was hungry, I took my last £2 to buy her a kfc kids box, just as she was opening it, she let go and it blew away in the wind, all over the floor, my poor little princess was distraught, I felt terrible for her!! thankfully  my mum came to buy her another one. Thank God for mums!!

My First Blog

Well i'm new to all this, its my first ever blog. I am going to blog about my life as a single mother, firstly a little about me, I'm 25, live in Leeds, England and have a beautiful 3 year old daughter.

Today started by being woken at 8:30 am by my little darling asking if she can wear her princess dress... school starts at 9am, I knew we were already late! At least its not proper school yet, just pre school, we have a year to get ourselves on time! we rushed around got ready and were out the door for 9:55.. nothing new for us, we are never on time! Thankfully the teachers never question why we are late, and my little one just joins the class while I walk home to study or waste time online, or clean if i have to, but I really hate cleaning!!! My best friend drops her son at school and cleans everyday..please tell me i'm not the only one who has no interest in cleaning lol.  I really wish I did, I would love a tidy house everyday, but it just doesnt happen, and with noone coming home at night to expect a clean and tidy home, I dont feel the pressure to do it every single day! Anyone have an motivation tips for me to clean everyday?!

Thanks for reading :)