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April 18, 2008 On the plus side-- 
There is one undeniable advantage to the single parenthood gig: independence. Oh, sure, there's no one around to take out the garbage, make supper, get cold meds when you're feeling sick, or get up to comfort a small child who's having nightmares for the third night in a row. On the other hand, no one tells me they're getting sick of Indian food, reeeeeeally want to see that latest car chase flick and can't we go please please please?, or might be getting transferred to Whitehorse. I've spent the last few days thinking about a career change. And you know what's lovely? Sure the finances of it would suck and it would be logistically complicated, but if I want to contemplate a serious income decline so I can go back to school full-time for a year or two, there's no one here to hit the panic button and say "but we were going to buy a new car next year!" You know, I don't mind that. No idea what I'm actually going to do about the possible career change and its associated potential education requirements, at least not today, but the thought that I am not responsible to anyone but myself for this decision and don't need to answer for anyone is--lovely. Posted by Andrea at April 18, 2008 9:28 AM under Single Momming EMAIL this entry (comments fields are below this section) Comments Absolutely. And you're not shackled to a mortgage, either, right? That's a big plus. Good luck with whatever you choose! Posted by: Jennifer at April 18, 2008 11:09 AM
Welcome this side~I've lived this bliss for 3 years. :D Posted by: LauraJ at April 18, 2008 12:54 PM
I know this is a complete non-sequitur but my husband would never once in a million years say "but we have to buy a new car next year." If he had his way we would never own another one. In fact when I read that sentence I laughed giddily and nervously. Your point about independence, though, is well-taken. Posted by: Mad at April 18, 2008 1:27 PM
Can't wait to learn what path has piqued your fancy! Posted by: Miche at April 18, 2008 6:44 PM
That is my favorite part about being a single mother, also...being in absolute charge. My word is law. I have the final, and sometimes the only, vote. And all that jazz. Posted by: markira at April 19, 2008 6:17 PM
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