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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:11 pm 
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I'm a woman...and I don't know how to iron well. I know one person that irons.

Is it mostly single moms by you? How are you fitting in? We have a stay at home dad that hangs out with us. It's hard for him sometimes.

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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
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No, you pee sitting down, so everything seems off to you.


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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:13 pm 
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Darkside wrote:
Spaulding wrote:
I'm a woman...and I don't know how to iron well. I know one person that irons.

Is it mostly single moms by you? How are you fitting in? We have a stay at home dad that hangs out with us. It's hard for him sometimes.

You pee standing up don't you?

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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:34 am 
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Nas wrote:
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Not dealing with the other parent can actually make it easier once you get past the adjustment period.


You have multiple older children. Getting them out of the house each morning and helping with homework each night has to absolutely drain you by the end of the week which negatively impacts you overlooking the little frustrations they cause. A bad relationship is draining as well but I cannot imagine not having help.


I don't expect to get help therefore it doesn't bother or stress me out when I don't get it. I was surprised their mom turned out to be a deadbeat but after the initial shock I just ignored it and my kids don't care anymore. Time management and creating a routine is key. Some discipline is needed too. I iron all their clothes on the weekend for the week and it saves time in the morning. There is a homework table in the kitchen so I can help with homework while cooking. I build my work schedule around them being in school and I stick to it. I'm never late for anything. I always appear to be in control so it doesn't bother my kids. They all are honor students and generally stay out of trouble so in my mind they make it easy for me. I'm occasionally rewarded with hours off on a Saturday. I'm blessed and in my mind it is easier than being with their mother. Sure I have to sacrifice a few things and a couple dollars but they're worth it.

My son's mom is not a deadbeat mom by any means, but I do a lot for my son and love every bit of it. Nas this sounds very familiar.

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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:38 am 
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You dont iron, Hawg


Yeah, Nas anecdote is familiar. Except I get tuesday's and thursday's off (which is usually spent working)


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 Post subject: Re: Single Parents
PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:40 am 
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rogers park bryan wrote:
You dont iron, Hawg


Yeah, Nas anecdote is familiar. Except I get tuesday's and thursday's off (which is usually spent working)


Gimme a glass of wine. Ive earned it!

That is true, although I used to have a iron and ironing board, but no clue where they are at now.

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