Louise & MegLoved this sweet, honest bit about mothering from Louise. Also love that we have readers across the ocean and that we get to learn from their lives. Pretty cool!
I'm a 30 year old single Mum to a lively, cheeky 11 year old. I had Meghan at 19 and have brought her up on my own from day one. I'm ashamed to say that I got a pregnant from a one-night stand but also thrilled it happened because Megs is the reason I get out of bed in the morning! And the reason I turn the oven on. I hate cooking and would live on sandwiches and cereal if it wasn't for her :) I'm also a serving soldier in the British Army and I guess this is what makes us stand out as a family. When I first had Meghan, single parent families in the Army were practically non-existent and, though there are a few more of us now, we are still few and far between. Juggling life as both a mother and soldier has been hard, there's no getting round that, but despite being so exhausted sometimes I can barely remember my own name, being a Mum is, without a doubt, 100% the best thing that ever happened to me. I couldn't love her more if she came with a lifetime's supply of chocolate!
2 comments:
What a beautiful tribute to your daughter - I admire your strength! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I had never thought about a military single mom. That must be tough but it sounds like you love every minute.
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