Single moms, introduce yourselves!

[bunkie68]

I'm not a single mom quite yet, but will be soon, as my husband has stated his intention to move out. I'd love to get to know other single moms out there - we can be each other's support! :)

I'm Lisa, mom to 18-month-old Julian. I have a feeling that being the single mother of an incredibly busy toddler will present some challenges, but I think I'm up to the task. (Not like I have much choice, do I? :lol: )

Anyone else?

[bunkie68]

And here I am, mom to almost-2-year-old Julian, and I'm still not quite a single mom. :rolleyes: That's right, Kevin still hasn't moved out. I just go on about my business like he's not there, and I don't get aggravated if he doesn't pitch in and help. Secretly I hope it makes him mad when he sees I *can* do it without him. :lol:

Are there no other single moms on here?

[MrsPeacefrog]

Not a single mum but had to pop in and see how you are??? I did not know your marriage was breaking up? Has he moved out? whats happening with that side of things and is Julian okay?

[bunkie68]

Thanks, Deb! :bighug: Looks like we have a move-out date of late May/early June, exact date is dependent on when his apartment is cleaned and ready for him to move in. Woo hoo!!!! It's about time. :heee: We haven't told Julian much about what's going to happen, although I've been trying to bring up the subject in small ways (like saying we're at mama and Julian's house when we get home from daycare in the evenings). I know there'll be an adjustment from his standpoint, and it hurts me that this has taken so long that he's now getting to the stage where he's pretty attached to both mama and daddy (mostly mama, but there are times that only daddy will do). :blue: If it hadn't taken so long, I think it might have been easier on Julian. But we'll manage, and I know that at least at first, Kevin will be over here quite a bit, to hopefully ease the transition, make it to where daddy isn't just abruptly gone. If anyone has suggestions on that, I'd love to hear them!

So that's it in a nutshell - finally some progress on Kevin moving out, and I think it's time.

[bunkie68]

And now we have a date - May 6. Now that it's actually going to happen, I'm glad yet sad, too. Change, even change I've really wanted, means adjustment, and there will undoubtedly be moments when that's hard. And the life I've known for the last 10+ years will be gone - even with its difficulties and problems, it's what's familiar, and it's kind of scary to finally be ready to move out into the unknown of being single again. So we'll see how it goes.

And if there are any other single moms out there, please jump in! :)

[sapphire05]

Hey I'm a single Mum. I could be an ear for you as I know how hard it is!

[bunkie68]

Hey Carley! :wavey: Good to see you back!

How's this for life having a sense of humor? Kevin moved out at the beginning of June, and I was doing OK. The house was a mess, but I was doing OK. :lol: Now he's got family up from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - they're staying at his apartment, and to give them a little privacy, he's staying here at the house! :pullhair: *SIGH* Thankfully we get along well enough that it's not a big deal. It's just the aggravation of having someone in the house again - his stuff is in my way, he's always *here* so I've lost that time to myself, and since Kevin isn't at the bitty house, Julian won't really have weekends with Kevin away from here (which means I won't really have any time to myself). I'm not sure how long family will be here. I'm glad they've got a place to stay here, but damn, I want my house back to myself!

[Lorigill]

Hi Lisa! I'm here to join the ranks, soon at least!

[bunkie68]

Hey Lori! :wavey: Welcome to the insanity. :crazy: If you need an ear, just holler - I'm a mouse click away. :)