Well today is Halloween and this will embark for me on the new chapter in my life...Holidays as a single parent. Unfortunately at this time my ex decided he would "be on vacation" from the kids and I for who knows how long, or until he decides he wants the kids in his life. So needless to say holidays still come, and now I not only get to do them alone with the kids, they don't have a father who wants them in their life at this moment, which is really selfish and sad, but what can you do? Except love your children and do the very best you can...
My best is what I am doing! I have trick or treating planned for my 4 and 5 year old with visits to grandma's houses, to show off their Black Spider Man costume, and Snow White. So Halloween won't be missed and life as I know it will be changed forever.
I will add even though it is difficult to have your children as a single parent 24-7 it is also so worth it each time you here your children say mommy i love you so much!
My kids definitely had a blast trick or treating but also received way too much candy and as a mom I will definitely need to help harness and control their sugar intake over the next few weeks.
As long as your kids had fun and got some candy, they are probably happy. Everybody likes FREE CANDY.
ReplyDeleteI was raised by a single mother and I believe it made up who I am and I'm proud of her for doing it. So if you're ever down just think how much your kids love you and appreciate what you do.
ReplyDeleteI wholly agree that those random moments of 'I love you" make up for all the trying times. I'm impressed by you and your dedication to your kids. Holidays are so memorable, for better or for worse. I hope your kids see this as a good one still.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a loving mother, and I'm sure your kids are happy when you're trying your best! ^^
ReplyDeleteThis makes me realize how grateful I am for my mother. She single-handedly raised me and my 5 siblings. It's the honesty in this post that makes me understand how hard my mom must have had to work just to keep up with everything.
ReplyDeleteHalloween is always my favorite holliday, mainly because of the great memories that are made. I'm sure your kids will grow up with Incredible memories that they made with you over the years.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up single sister!!! I can't ever say it gets easier but you definately get used to it. Holidays are always the hardest...keep making memories and your kids will be happy. :)
ReplyDeleteIts a sad reality but as long as your there for your kids they will be there for you.
ReplyDeleteThats hard. At least the kids will know how much you love them. Their father will later regret not being there in their lives. And there will never be time to go back and build those days of building the relationships when they were young.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with my fellow bloggers here. It's really hard to be a single parent because the other parents want to spend the moment with their kids. I know, because my parents went through a divorce. Growing up, I usually switched off with each parent every year on special occasions.
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