Category Archives: Single Parenting

Time March-es On…

Posted on March 1, 2026 by janieleeds

Hello March! You’ve arrived with all the blustery nuances of the weather’s uncertainty. This morning it was snowing just a bit before the sun peeked out even though it remained cold. I guess we’ll supposedly be experiencing more flurries this … Continue reading →

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Making Peace with the Past for My Future Plans

Posted on January 6, 2026 by janieleeds

I have been making plans for the future more often than not lately because I am moving. Starting a new life and I’m very excited about it! In fact, I’ve woken up from vivid dreams in which I’m standing with … Continue reading →

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A Sigh of Relief For Now…

Posted on December 27, 2025 by janieleeds

I don’t know what the future’s going to hold, but for now? We’ve made it through Christmas pretty unscathed and for that, I’m tremendously grateful. It’s probably not surprising, (except I never really thought about it), that the littlest thing … Continue reading →

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I Dunno

Posted on December 22, 2025 by janieleeds

Imagine me with my arms raised in the “I don’t know” stance because again, last night, the older kid told me how my “magical thinking” could be seen as a detriment and a superpower, but mostly my downfall. Because from … Continue reading →

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Monkey (Mama) In The Middle

Posted on December 19, 2025 by janieleeds

It’s been rough time here lately at Chez Leeds. I’ll admit I’m just doing the best I can to navigate the twists and turns that are seemingly coming at me left and right. I’ll have both kids home for the … Continue reading →

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I Learned Allowance

Posted on December 16, 2025 by janieleeds

I know it sounds funny to say allowance and not mean the couple of bucks we got weekly for doing chores back in the day. (I am a GenX girl!) But what I’m getting at is just not trying to … Continue reading →

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My “Magical” Thinking

Posted on December 9, 2025 by janieleeds

The older kid told me something the other day and it’s stuck with me. We were talking about some ‘family’ members who he thought were lying to me. And the conversation proceeded as such: Kid: You know what your problem … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do…

Posted on December 5, 2025 by janieleeds

Did you read and sing that line a la Neil Sedaka along with me? That’s why I left it as the title because I giggled when I wrote it and sang the lyrics in my head. It’s the little things, … Continue reading →

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The Switch That Turned On Inside of Me

Posted on November 26, 2025 by janieleeds

I love Christmas! Twinkly white lights (which by the way I have on all year round in various spots in my home) just make me giddy – add a little sparkle to green, red and the fresh smell of balsam … Continue reading →

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