driving

ok i may have my license thanks to ss and everything. i may not be able to afford a car. however I know the State of Illinois law that says kids of certain age MUST have car seat. So why is the stinky woman who almost hit me crossing street getting away with that. and why do single old me can't get any assistance...it goes to people like that.sigh

Single vs. parent

I have known I've wanted children for the longest. To be a mom sigh. People think I'm nuts. no you don't its not worth it. Enjoy your kids at work you don't have them at home. First of all most days after work I'm with SS or AF even HS so I'm surrounded by kids 2) that's what awanas for and 3) I'd take the lack of sleep not eating what you want and be disturbed constantly then not having kids.
But then again like a child I'd better be patient of that face.

mom poem

At
the age of 4: Mom knows everything! At 8: Mom knows a lot! At 12: Mom
doesn’t know everything. At 14: Mom doesn’t know anything. At 16: Mom
doesn’t exist. At 18: Mom's old fashioned. At 25: Maybe Mom does know
about this! At 35: Before we decide, let’s ask Mom! At 45: I wonder
...what... Mom thinks about this? At 75: I wish I could ask my Mom. Post if
you have the best Mom in the world! ♥

 

 

To the mom squad

Good vs Bad

I'm here in Joliet at baseball game with AF and family. Kids are more or less right by mom and dad and they should. However have I seen the messy and wet kids of the day. Doesn't matter if its Comesky or Wrigley or small town. Parents WATCH your children this isn't a safe world any more. and parents bring a lot of money or stuff your kids with food before you go economy hasn't hit food prices here phew

Mom's group

SS, Hs and AF with CH are my mom group. yes ms single woman has a mom group and I wouldnt give it up for all the tea in China or in my case all the sushi in Japan. Ive seen since I started and I remember when my mom had her groups esp Debbie and Helen. I always wanted to be in one to find that female group I could just fit. I finally did and dragged another mom who needed adult friends with me. Its helped me prepare if you call it prepare for mommyhood but it also shows me the true friends who like me for me. All of my mom group has kids from 4 month to that 9 yr old and I thank them for everything.

The Boost of childlike optimism

S.S. has been God's greatest gift to me. A "big kid" of a mom herself, She taught me to drive and took me sledding for the first time ( and in my case the last time) My latest boost of superhero self-esteem came from her 9 yr old girl who tells me "Ms. Jenny you are a parent." I've had a few close calls but I have never been pregnant or adopted or foster a kid (though I would if icould afford a house and stuff that comes with the responsiblity) However man o man its not like I don't want kids I do and at least once a week a person tells me I'll be a good mommy. Four years of watching families you can see the good, bad and ugly in family. I've seen the almost perfect family Mom, Dad and 3 kids (even though God knows no one is perfect) to the troubled children who've been adopted or in foster kid. I have seen my influence in J. whos 5 and ive know since he was 2 he tells me "I love you Jennifer" talk about a tear in the eye and sigh thats where I love my job.  When I get the parents who can't respect me, my workers and my job...find another playplace.

The start of the love of a child

My mom, though she has and had issues, like all parents, is a wonderful mother. The best thing she ever gave to me besides life is the love of crafts, cooking and children to name a few. I would rather hang out with the 1st graders then deal with the 5th graders that didn't like me when in elementary school.  My young neighbors were more fun then the ones my age. High school came around and we moved to Hawaii..involved in theater and became munchkin monitor or this or that with kids. It came to the conclusion I should be a teacher. Go to school in Minnesota...that didn't last came back to Hawaii.....and fell in love with some crazy cool kids at Konawaena Elementary School where I work at with my mom.  Come back to Illinois have my few jobs here and there. next thing I'm a play place manager and not just any manager I'm the county famous Mcdonald's lady. I've asked myself really why how and it didn't hit me for awhile. I'm blessed with the gift the gift of understanding a child from babyhood- to teen. Especially 3-9 year old. I'm not perfect but its been a trip so far.