by mssinglemama on January 30, 2008
One downside to dating a single mother – you get sick. Really sick. The last time I saw my boyfriend, Kris, he was his healthy, energetic, happy, nerdy self…I was laying on the couch feeling very, very ill. He kissed me good-bye. Two hours later he called me – sick as a dog. That was four days ago.
He’s been in a sleepy, feverish haze of pain ever since.
The day care germies must have jumped him late last week when he came over to help me watch Benjamin.
Why? Because I asked him too.
Why? Because I was starting to feel sick.
Sigh. I feel guilty. I usually don’t feel guilty – but I can’t express to you enough the pain of this particular viral strand. It’s unreal.
This entry is a kudos to Kris who is – as we speak – trying to study for his midterms amidst a severe fever that’s giving him hard core chills. You are an inspiration to all of the completely single moms (and single women) out there.
Good guys do exist. And they don’t even complain about you making them sick. They suffer through it and always take the time to ask – “how’s (insert your child’s name here)?” Nice. Very nice indeed.
What’s the most a man has endured for you? Do tell. Time for some inspiration. I’m starting to feel better by the way. Went out and got some zinc today – very helpful.
[The photo: From Discovery Health - where you can find on how colds are spread. Go figure.]
by mssinglemama on January 29, 2008
Benjamin and I spent 4 hours in urgent care today. 4 hours! Between chasing Benjamin and keeping him entertained my mind did have a few minutes to wander.
I thought about my father. He was a doctor and all hospitals bring his memory back front and center. I imagined what our lives would be like if he hadn’t died of cancer. First of all – I know we wouldn’t have to be in this horrible urgent care, waiting for hours and hours. I daydreamed about talking to him on the phone – telling him about my day, about Benjamin, about Kris.
Then the thoughts stop. They have to stop – Benjamin has disappeared down the hall – he’s deep into the radiology department. Ironic. Yes. Annoying. More so. [click to continue…]
by mssinglemama on January 27, 2008
Both of us are sick…again. Since Benjamin started day care last September he’s been sick on and off ever since. This time it’s some nasty, rotten head and stomach cold thing that’s had us miserable for four days now. Each one of these day care bugs is unique. I’ll spare you the details but it’s a little bit freaky. Never, ever in my life have I ever been so sick, so often. It has me considering trading day care for in-home care. But, he’ll be starting montessori this fall so I want him to stay in a school-like environment.
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by mssinglemama on January 24, 2008
This is for the guys. Because so many of you are turning to my blog for insights into the female mind I’m going to give you the secrets. Ladies please add to my list by leaving a comment. The more the merrier.
This list is based on years and years of listening. I’ve been listening to both women and men. The topic of dating – what draws us to each other and what turns us off – has always fascinated me. (I know, I’m weird but my loss is your gain). So here goes…this one is for all women – child or not … see below for the single mom addendums. [click to continue…]
by mssinglemama on January 23, 2008
My best friend and fellow single mom, Abby, is still reeling from her break up. And so is her 5 year old daughter, Penny. She’s a beautiful, happy little girl who also fell in love with mommy’s boyfriend. How couldn’t she? He was over at their house at least three to four nights a week. They’d been together for nearly one year and had been talking about moving in together, starting a family – the whole kit and caboodle. And now – poof – he’s gone and Penny is broken hearted. If you’ve never seen a 5 year old with a little broken heart – lucky you – because I saw my first one tonight and it was unbearable. [click to continue…]
