Category Archives: Single Mother by Choice – SMC

Third Grade – Online Public School

Posted on September 10, 2021 by JennP

I decided that this year I couldn’t handle homeschooling on my own. The Partnership Wallace attended in person for most of 1st grade, we did only part time online last year. And this year it just wasn’t going to work. … Continue reading →

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10 Years!

Posted on August 6, 2021 by JennP

Ten years ago I started this blog as a place to chronicle my journey to becoming a single parent by choice. I remember sitting on my bed in my room in the house I shared with others while I chose … Continue reading →

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Alone Time

Posted on August 3, 2021 by JennP

After a year and a half in pandemic mode and a year since my brain surgery, I’ve been having some very rare time to myself. Hospital stays and doctor appointments don’t count as alone time so this is really my … Continue reading →

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Hike It

Posted on July 4, 2021 by JennP

We live near a small nature preserve and used to regularly visit it for hikes and classes. The classes were canceled due to the pandemic and hikes weren’t going to happen because my left leg has been declining in function … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Last Week

Posted on March 21, 2021 by JennP

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Birthday!

Posted on March 13, 2021 by JennP

Last year, Wallace’s birthday party was delayed due to him and me being sick with something. I was told it was influenza A but it lasted me many weeks and I was very easily fatigued. So maybe it wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of This

Posted on March 4, 2021 by JennP

I want to write. It feels good and helps me process things. I just don’t know what to write about or how to really get back on here and make it consistent in a way that works for me. I … Continue reading →

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YouTube Update

Posted on February 15, 2021 by JennP

After getting diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in November of 2019, I started a YouTube channel. It’s called Brain Squeeze! I was searching for firsthand experiences on there and there just weren’t many. Because my surgery was postponed twice, there are … Continue reading →

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Talking to Myself

Posted on February 9, 2021 by JennP

When I started this blog, almost 10 years ago, I did so as a place I could hash out my thoughts and ideas. I could have kept a private journal but figured maybe I would connect with other single parents … Continue reading →

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Bedtime

Posted on February 8, 2021 by JennP

I’ve always been pretty good at a bedtime routine for Wallace. And pre kid, which was pretty much pre internet in my pocket, I was good at my own bedtime routine. I loved snuggling up with my cat and reading … Continue reading →

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