Being a military spouse is hard work. Especially when solo parenting. Here are a few ways I tackle my to-do list when my other half is unavailable.
Tackling My To-Do List: While Solo Parenting
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One of the most important parts of supporting your service member as they serve our country is “holding down the fort” (See also: running a smooth, loving, and supportive home life for you and your family, while keeping all things going in your service member’s absence). Easy peasy, right? Sometimes, not so much.
With this category, we cover everything behind the scenes, such as organization, communication, marriage, parenting, overcoming trials, and just some good ole fashioned humor.
Join us as we embark on figuring out the home-life balance as a milspouse and find ways to thrive and excel! No matter what your life at home looks like, one of our Experience Bloggers or Command Team members has probably been in a similar situation and is here to share their triumphs, lessons, and laughs along the way.
Teacher Appreciation & Summer Reading
Yesterday as I was scrolling through Facebook, I noticed a lot of my former coworkers had shared a post regarding Teacher Appreciation Week. The post asked for updates from parents or former students, stating something along the lines of, “If I ever taught you or your child, this year for Teacher Appreciation Week please share what you (or your child) are up to now.” I, of course, read through some of the comments. And on one friend’s comments, a mom posted an update that her son was now a rescue swimmer in the Navy and included a photo.
Should I Take a Chance?
Have you ever struggled back and forth with yourself on making a decision about an idea that could earn you a little extra cash and showcase your skills? Have you been so worried about the negative outcome that you almost stopped yourself from going forward with the idea?
I have.
Month of the Military Child Melted Crayon Art
During our exceptionally long transition of an OCONUS to CONUS PCS a few years ago, we stayed in several hotels while traveling and vacationing, then a temporary apartment while waiting to close on our house. Needless to say, we had to eat out often. Restaurants always provided our children with kids’ menus, along with a couple of crayons to go with each. After completing their meals, my children loved taking the crayons, and sometimes their menus, with them.
Social Media and Body Image
When you look at your own social media accounts, what do you see? Your accounts likely feature your accomplishments, adventures, or your “good side.” Even if you’re posting something funny, tragic, or “real,” you put thought into what exactly you want others to see, right?
It’s 100% curated.
A Personal Account of My Life with Two Children
Motherhood is never easy. I thought I was struggling with just the one kid at first. I wasn’t very confident in my “mommy skills” and felt as if I was messing up constantly. I was a new parent, but I felt as if I should have been doing more.
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