Single Working Mother

Muddling through life working full time shifts and parenting an 8 year old and 4 year old, with a lot of thoughts in my head, so will be spewing them out here.

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@tattooed_bee Hair, but I wash/ exfoliate my body whilst my conditioner is soaking in...

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

2/2 ... now they’re doing that awkward, playing side by side in silence to defuse the weirdness of just being worst enemies and now they want to be bff’s again, the complexities of siblings! Wouldn’t change it, well may be I would a tiny bit.

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

Can’t leave the room without the kids fighting, I was washing up when ww3 broke loose, won’t lie, I lost my shiz with them, told them there was no TV or iPad, that they can use or lose the stacks of toys they have and play together nicely 1/2

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@genuineplacebo Sending some teachers via apps and email, putting the rest in the “special filing cabinet” aka the b1n

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@smartass_moms I was sceptical. I use mine if I know I’m going to be home to empty it, but it’s honestly the best thing ever, if it sits right, you don’t even know it’s there!

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

I’m fairly new to the single parent gig. I’m guessing it’s normal to have days where you just feel like you are not enough.

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@VicNolan1 @Cameron2Jo @fionad65 Ok hun

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@VicNolan1 @Cameron2Jo @fionad65 I smell someone that is scared of strong women. She’s left an abusive relationship after 26 years +. She needs a medal. Her adult children will make their choices based on how their dad has treated them I’m sure.

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@MomOf2Happas @lezzimomof2 The weather has gone back to normal now so the inclination isn’t there so much now, it’s not the same without the sunshine! 😂

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@lezzimomof2 @MomOf2Happas I sunk to a new low of day drinking when it was super hot. 2pm, beautiful sunshine, cold bottle of lager? Why not. 🤷‍♀️

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

Today has been a challenge, I was going to do the full Easter holidays but my guys NEED some structure before they turn feral. So mummy’s school for naughty children is open again tomorrow! #routineisneeded #homeschooling #lockdown #StayHome

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

I have had the best few days with my kids. They’ve gone to their dads for a couple of days, I’m currently on leave... no idea what to do with myself on lockdown!

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@Shellymackbooks Clearly well rounded. What surprised me the most is how fickle they are. They’re more than happy just going between me and their dad, not missing any family who they would see regularly!

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

Mummy’s home school for feral children has closed its doors for Easter, partly ‘cause I now have 7 days in a row at work 😭😭. I have actually enjoyed having some structure to the day, school will recommence in 16 days. They have actually been amazing during a confusing time 🥰👩‍👧‍👦

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

@genuineplacebo Bake them and them, low calorie alternative to crisps 😬

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

Driving home in the dark with my guys.
E- why don’t you turn your full beams on mummy.
Me- I am sweetheart.
Turns them on and put my hands back on the wheel.
E- do you think you should keep your hand on the light in case a car comes?
She’s 8, she’s already a backseat driver!

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

J: Hey E, guess what I can do? I can move my eyes! #thingsmykidssay #fouryearsold #mylovelyboy

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

Then the 8yo caught up and added to my humiliation

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

You know you need to brush up on your general knowledge skills when your 4yo is beating you at #trivialpursuit #beingowned #familygamenight

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

I know we all change as we grow, but what if we don’t like some of the changes that have happened that you weren’t aware of? I will try and discover the old bits of me I liked and leave behind the bits that I didn’t like, she’s in there somewhere, waiting to shine again.

[Single Working Mother @single_working]

What makes you, you?
1. Me and one of my favourite humans went out for breakfast this morning and we chatted about the changes that come with parenthood; this has been something I’ve been thinking about for a while now. But it’s not just those obvious changes oh expect.