Poetry would get boring and very limited then very quickly. Poetry is one's own way to express their inner feelings/thoughts with the freedom of whatever format they choose. I mean there are several types of poetry that do not have to rhyme. There is over 50 types so here's some just to name a few!
Acrostic Haiku Limerick Ballad Burlesque Sestina Canzone Villanelle Terza Rima Cinquain
Betrayal. If a good person feels like someone totally just blind sided betrayed them, I can see how that would very quickly turn what would normally be a good person into what I guess would be considered a bad person but I can't say bad myself cause I think whatever they would do would be completely justified. Well for the most part.
Considering the fact that I too was 18 when I had my first kid, (now I have 3) I can COMPLETELY understand how she feels.
I would tell her that she needs to think about her kid and put him/her first. I know it''s hard right now but when they get older and they say that they have the best mommy ever, it makes it all worth it. I think about how satisfied and proud I'm going to be when my kids get older and become adults and start their lives. To know that they are happy, (which they can be even without their dad's in their lives) is all worth it.
When my oldest who is now 8 asks me why his dad doesnt see him, I say I do not know because I dont. I tell him that if he wants to, when he's older, try to find him and ask him questions that only he can answer, I'll help him but in the mean time, we need to think about focusing on school and other things. He is always happy with that answer.
Also, even though it sucks, it is probably for the best that he left now instead of later. That way, the kid does not have to be around what sounds like would be an unhealthy envirionment of aruging and who knows what else.
I too felt all alone and depressed. But I just kept looking at my son, holding him, and saying to myself and to him that I will do the best I can to give him the life he deserves. When I feel down, I look at my kids and give them hugs and to feel them hug me in return, totally makes everything much better, even if it's for but a moment.
Well in answer to your question, there are some single mothers like me who doesn't have anyone to watch their kids whenever they feel like going out. The kid's dad is not in their life so it literally is just the kids and I. I can't afford to pay someone to watch them because I am just trying to make ends meet as it is. Can not then justify to turn around and hand over $20-$50 to someone to watch my kids while I go out and then spend more money while I"m out and about.
Then there's the problem with finding someone to go out with and do something with. Due to my life basically consisting of my kids and work, I really don't have alot of friends or a regular social life.
So therefore, I work, pick up my kids from daycare, make dinner and do whatever else needs to be done that night, then put the kids to bed and relax on the computer and sad to say but this site is pretty much all my social life right now. Talking to all you great people and making new friends all the time is where my social life is at.
Being a single mother has many challenges that unless another person is one themselves, is hard to understand or think about what being a single parent really means. And the limitations that go along with it. (well unless you want to be an irresponsible parent which I personally do not)
Hope that helps your question perhaps just a little.
Plus I'd also listen to the others on here that talk about scammers and pics not really being that person. But my pics are really me and I am on here for good reasons.
She loved him like he was The last man on Earth Gave hime everything she ever had He'd break her spirit down Then come lovin' up to her Give a little, then take it back
She'd tell him about her dreams He'd just shoot 'em down Lord he loved to make her cry "You're crazy for believin' You'll ever leave the ground" He said, "Only angels know how to fly"
And with a broken wing She still sings She keeps an eye on the sky With a broken wing She carries her dreams Man you ought to see her fly
One Sunday morning She didn't go to church He wondered why she didn't leave He went up to the bedroom Found a note by the window With the curtains blowin' in the breeze
And with a broken wing She still sings She keeps an eye on the sky With a broken wing She carries her dreams Man you ought to see her fly
With a broken wing She carries her dreams Man you ought to see her fly
What I don't like is the lack of sidewalk around my house. Not a very kid and family friendly neighborhood. There's a really busy and big street right at the end of our road which is nothing but dirt that people drive way to fast on. Alot of traffic on the road too due to a big apartment complex right at the end of it. Right accross from my house. I miss living in Coeur d'Alene. It was alot better there.
I'm a single mom to three small children and can't afford a babysitter! Plus I'm not into the whole bar scene or club scene. hhhmm... could go on a drive I guess....
Hey Walter! Thanks for your replay too! When my son doesn't want to pick up his room, and he wants to go somewhere, I say if you don't pick up your room, then we can't go.
I also keep things real with him. I explain the consequences of his actions. Not just for the moment but how it can effect him in the long run. Such as, if he isn't wanting to get up in the morning (no matter how early I put him to bed 7 or 8pm) I explain to him how if he doesn't get up, and get ready to go to school or now daycare since it's summer, then mommy can't go to work. If mommy can't go to work, we have no money. We have no money and we loose eveything including where we live. I'm not trying to make him feel too overwhelmed but he understands what I am trying to say.
I also talk to him about when he becomes a parent, how would he want his own kids to act? would he want them to listen to him. He is quite smart and understands these kinds of talks. Not trying to make him grow up too fast. Just trying to put it in his head how everything he does or doesn't do, has reactions. Some good some bad.
As far as sugar, no I rarely let my kids have sugar. The most sugar they get is in their breakfast cereals. That is about it or juice. I think i can count 3 times I let them have candy within the last month maybe two. Sure we bake cookies and cakes once in a blue moon. Just not alot.
I try to get him to go outside more but he fights me. Don't know what to do about that....
Thanks for your suggestions. I will definately think about everything you said. I do try to balance things. I work full time, try to do fun things with my kids, and still try to find time to take care of other things such as yard work and cleaning the house. Just alot for one person to do! LOL
Yeah, I did mention to my sister about taking turns watching each other's kids so we both have opportunities to have "adult" time but she hasn't taken me up on it yet.
I guess you can say that while I'm at work, that is my break in a way. The kids' dad is not around so it's all up to me and only me.
I try to be consistant with the house rules. Thought about putting them on some poster board and hang them on the wall so that my 8 year old can read them and be reminded of what the rules are the the consequences that would be listed as well as the rewards next to each rule, cause if that would help him follow the rules, perhaps the younger two will see that and follow him???
Thank you for your input. Yes, I realize that I am the adult. I do not hurt my kids. I want to make that clear. I don't treat them bad. The lack of patience and feeling of being overwhelmed is something that I feel on the inside but not so much on the outside. Although kids are smart. They can tell when I'm stressed. Kids are lot smarter then what we give them credit for.
I have been trying to give him (my 8 year old) a little freedom in exchange for him being and acting more responsible but need to do more of it. That I know.
To all the single parents out there, I need some suggestions! Please?
I am a single mom to three wonderful children. Two boys and a girl. They are 8, 4 and 2 years old. For the most part they are very well behaved. But I have two weaknesses.
1. Patience
2. Feeling Overwhelmed
How do you handle being a single parent? Any suggestions? Just thought I'd throw this out here to see if anyone could be of any help.
Thanks in advance!
Shan
Oh, and please don't say anything like "perhaps you shouldn't of had so many kids, okay?" Obviously that would be of no use to helping me.
I had a guy who was origanally from India, that wanted to be with me. He was dark, tall and VERY handsome. However, he was Hindu of course and not only would our beliefs clash sooo bad but also, his parents would have disowned him and I couldn't do that to him. His parents meant everything to him. So out of love, I let him go and wished him nothing but happiness.
I would say that the person I date would have to believe in three things. God, Jesus and Heaven. Other then that, how they view everything else is their choice.
Now one saying I love that I made up a long time ago, is:
Different people have different needs. Therefore, different religions are needed in order to fulfill those needs.
I find it very interesting to learn why someone views what they do religion wise and would never judge anyone for what they choose to be or not be. But talking about someone that I would date, well that is the only time I become somewhat picky.
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RE: Should Poetry Which Appears On Connecting Singles Rhyme All The Time?
Poetry would get boring and very limited then very quickly. Poetry is one's own way to express their inner feelings/thoughts with the freedom of whatever format they choose. I mean there are several types of poetry that do not have to rhyme. There is over 50 types so here's some just to name a few!Acrostic
Haiku
Limerick
Ballad
Burlesque
Sestina
Canzone
Villanelle
Terza Rima
Cinquain