ChrissyB
Well-Known Member
Me too. Looking back, I think of the times when my oldest kids were little, and we didn't have much money, and we'd make an adventure out of building a cubby house out of a cardboard box, and decorate it with paint, and make curtains, it was great fun. And I think kids remember that stuff much more than how much money you spend on them. I know that there are some single dads out there, and it's hard for them because there isn't as much support for dads as there is for mums. That's changing though, there are some "dad's playgroups" and things like that popping up around here.
I know being a single parent is hard, but it is very rewarding. And I liked it that there was no one to argue with over how things were done, or how the kids were disciplined or whatever.
Because I was so young when I had my two eldest kids, my mum was a fantastic support, and she helped me with my kids a lot, and i think that has taught my eldest boy to have a lot of respect for women.
I see some kids around here with grubby faces, dirty fingernails,dirty
clothes, no shoes, and I just think geez take your kids home, give them a bath, wash their clothes, it doesn't cost anything to do that. Buy them a pair of shoes for $2 if that's all you can afford. But mum's got the latest clothes on, smoking like a chimney. That makes me sad. :cry:
I know being a single parent is hard, but it is very rewarding. And I liked it that there was no one to argue with over how things were done, or how the kids were disciplined or whatever.
Because I was so young when I had my two eldest kids, my mum was a fantastic support, and she helped me with my kids a lot, and i think that has taught my eldest boy to have a lot of respect for women.
I see some kids around here with grubby faces, dirty fingernails,dirty
clothes, no shoes, and I just think geez take your kids home, give them a bath, wash their clothes, it doesn't cost anything to do that. Buy them a pair of shoes for $2 if that's all you can afford. But mum's got the latest clothes on, smoking like a chimney. That makes me sad. :cry:
