Category Archives: Single Mother by Choice – SMC

How To Train Your Six Year Old

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

I’ve had a six year old for over a month! I keep meaning to write about this milestone and his birthday celebrations. I never wrote about his 5th birthday, and don’t want the same to happen here. In brief, he … Continue reading →

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Take a Hint

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

Since Wallace was an infant, I’ve had to stand my ground when strangers touch him. I tried to be kind, but sometimes they just didn’t get it. It’s as if people feel entitled to touch, comment on, and intrude upon … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

I successfully bought bras and underpants yesterday! With my child in tow, so that’s extra amazing in my book. I’m very basic when it comes to these items and I hate clothes shopping in general. I have worn cotton underwear … Continue reading →

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Writing Because I Can

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

Sometimes I am drawn to this space, especially when scaling back on my social media usage. While other times I am overwhelmed by the possibility of filling this vast white box. I crave the therapeutic effects of writing/blogging and remind … Continue reading →

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My Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

As a single mom by choice who’s been primarily single for this parenting journey, I have made a point to do a little something with Wallace every Valentine’s day. Just for fun, because I can. And let’s not forget, he’s … Continue reading →

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Nina

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

One year ago today, my cat and best friend of ten years, Nina, died. She had struggled with hyperthyroidism and kidney disease for over a year and the last few weeks were terrible. Letting her go was one of the … Continue reading →

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MicroBlog Monday: Green Beans

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

I love food with flavor and a variety of vegetables. So being a single parent to a picky 5 year old cramps my style. He is definitely way more adventurous than a lot of kids his age, but I have … Continue reading →

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