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The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

Being told that I have a great kid and that it is obvious that it has much to do with my parenting is extremely rewarding!  Having someone externally validate the good job you're doing goes a long way sometimes because when you are alone you have no external frame of reference.  Also, knowing that the bond my son and I are building will be a very strong one because of all the time and hard work I put into being the best mother I can brings me comfort whenever things get overwhelming.
 
A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

Do you know the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child"? Utilize your village! No matter how amazing you are you cannot do this work all alone, so be sure to have family members and friends that you trust to help you when needed and to help your children be as well-rounded as possible.

My Favorite Posts

1. The Mommy Paradox
2. Single Moms, You Are Never Alone
3. Claiming Your Own Path In Life

The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

As trying and difficult as it is to raise a child by yourself, at the end of the day, as I chug my bottle of wine, I'm filled with pride knowing I'm strong enough to do it alone. Even with the aid of alcohol. ;) 

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

Your relationship status doesn't limit or define you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

My Favorite Posts

1. When One Door Closes
2. Merry F*ucking Christmas
3. Whoa, Mely

The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

For me, getting married was optional.  Having children was not, and my journey to motherhood without a partner was not an easy one. And now that I have two beautiful little boys, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think how incredibly fortunate I am. What is most rewarding is watching these two beautiful little people learn and blossom and grow, and I am humbled to be their mother.

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

As trite as it may sound, it truly takes a village.  If you don't have one, build your own. Network. Meet other moms, neighbors, teachers, coaches. Join the PTA. Go to church. Find good people to become part of your extended family--people who will support you and act as good role models for your children.

My Favorite Posts

I love my posts all the same.  Blogging for me is a way to record our life, but it's also a creative outlet where I can be funny and outlandish and snub my nose in the face of convention.  With that said, I'll list three different posts that I liked and that were a hit.

1. Maison Bean Unplugged
2. And then came Moose
3. When the monarchy crumbles, write a self help guide