Easter Benny ππ₯Mother's Day is coming up... #soloDad #widowhood
My 11yo walked into the kitchen and asked what's for dinner. I told her. She turned on her heels and walked out. The struggle continues. #soloDad
At lunchtime I inventoried both of my freezers, sorted them by food type, and put everything into a spreadsheet so I can tell at a glance what I've got.
Parenting achievement unlocked - Freezer Legend β #soloDad
Apparently according to 11yo, my cooking sucks, and it's the worst food that anyone could make, and I should make other stuff. When I asked her what other stuff she wanted, she screamed that I'm stupid and punched me before storming out of the dining room, and up the stairs to her bedroom.
So I've got that going for me. Which is nice. #soloDad #cookingWithBenny
I just realised in horror that I have to raise three teenagers. By myself π±π₯ #soloDad
Parenting is hard. I had to have a difficult conversation with one of my kids this afternoon. Fortunately, I've already had the most difficult conversation I'll ever have so everything else is relatively easier. Still, though... #soloDad
Somehow I've been pulled into teenage girl drama caused by someone who isn't my daughter. This nonsense is so exhausting.
I'm an simple man - tell me what I need to do. Do you want me to lift something? HIt someone? Send someone a stern letter? I'm not made for this. #soloDad
This weekend has worn me down. Super busy with the kids, task list keeps getting longer rather than shorter, and it's back to work tomorrow while 2/3 have a day off from school. #soloDad
Parenting solo is bloody hard. Every bit of time off has to be weighed against "Is this potentially causing emotional damage?" (Probably.) Delicate balancing act between looking after the kids and not self-abandoning. #soloDad
Spending any time by yourself as a single parent is Expensive.
Evening workshop - Β£18
Parking - Β£7
Childcare for the evening - Β£90
#soloDad #singleParent