Tag Archives: single mom

Getting Ready To Think About Love Signs?

Posted on July 5, 2020 by janieleeds

I’m laughing this morning because I got a friend request from some guy whom I don’t know.  He’s extremely handsome, but of course I think he’s a fake so I won’t respond.  But it made me smile in that way…you … Continue reading →

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Adding Some Resilience To College Kids

Posted on April 29, 2020 by janieleeds

I was raised by strict parents who didn’t put up with any nonsense and I learned resilience by being in that atmosphere.  At least that’s how I see it now that I’m older and we’ve been in this ongoing quarantine … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Sunday

Posted on January 26, 2020 by janieleeds

I have a mile long to-do list, but instead I’m sitting here writing.  I will really have to get started on the paperwork that I have let pile up this week, but that can wait.  Because I need a few … Continue reading →

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My New Mantra – Single Parenting College Kids

Posted on September 21, 2019 by janieleeds

We went through a tough time this summer.  My motherly instinct was fully charged with helping, reminding and desperately trying to help my college kids to avoid learning their lessons the hard way.  I encouraged being proactive instead of procrastinating. … Continue reading →

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Lean On Me

Posted on June 23, 2019 by janieleeds

Lean on me, when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend…I’ll help you carry on… A friend invited me over to eat take out on her back patio last night.  We drank wine, ate pizza and talked for hours.  … Continue reading →

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Single Parenting Older/Adult Kids

Posted on June 22, 2019 by janieleeds

Thank you for reading yesterday’s post and thank you to all who took the time to comment and to share your experiences.  I can’t tell you how much better I feel after reading all that you wrote.  When I felt … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day To All Women

Posted on May 12, 2019 by janieleeds

I know that traditionally Mother’s Day is for Moms.  But there have been women in my life who have mothered me and aren’t ‘Moms’ because they’ve never had kids and certainly aren’t my mom either. So Happy Mother’s Day to … Continue reading →

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Managing Expectations Vs. Reality Single Mom Style

Posted on May 11, 2019 by janieleeds

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I’m engaging what I’ve learned in order to survive it.  Managing expectations vs reality.  Because my rose-colored glasses expectations would be the boundless adoration of my kids, a meal out without me cooking or cleaning … Continue reading →

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Have You Taken An Uber?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by janieleeds

The other night I took an Uber ride from a friend’s house back to mine.  I don’t have the app nor had I tried it before, but because we had enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine and dinner, neither … Continue reading →

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