Solo Mother

The summer has been footloose and fancy-free, for the most part.Or as much as a single mother working oh so much more than full-time can make it. Camp turned out to be optional, bolstered by my mother’s availability and brilliant ability to create fun such as the King of Everything shouldn’t resist. Chores, breakfast, a dozen little details weren’t as firm as they could have been. We didn’t stick the landing on bedtimes, either.
But beneath it all, we’re craving a bit of structure. I’m setting my sights on my return from the DNC and RNC as the start for a …read more

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Declutter It has a great roundup of hints on how to declutter your home, your work, your mind. Hop on over there now and take a look. I’m in desperate need of some organizing tips because I think we’re going to move out of the house that’s trying to kill us… and if the deal goes through, it’s going to go through fast!
I am so grateful for all the things people gave me when I came back to the U.S. as a newly single mother without any of the things that make a house a home… including a house! Now …read more

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tough single moms do Seven Things.
Do you know that trick? It’s a great way to get things done.

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I’m still working. Yes, I know, it’s 9:30-something at night. Yes, I know I’m meant to be in bed watching The Illusionist. But if I don’t get this stuff done, it won’t get done, and then we’ll be up the creek without a paddle. I’m trying very hard to avoid getting overwhelmed and you know what?? I’m succeeding.
Know how? I just keep doing the next thing. I get one thing done, I move on to the next thing. I don’t try to look at the big picture — that way lies despair. Nope. I just make myself a list and …read more

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