Why I'm feeling good about being a single mama today :)

[ExOfficia]

I've been going through a bit of a rough time of late, feeling lousy and beating myself up over some mistakes that I've made.  I could really use a little self-esteem boost.

So, today I did a bunch of things that I want to pat myself on the back for, things that I never did when I was married.  I'd instead cajole and tip toe around my ex trying to get him to pick up some slack around the house without him resenting me for it.  Of course, I'd resent him all the while because he wouldn't see to do stuff like this on his own, he wouldn't do squat unless I asked him to.

Without further ado, today I:

-changed a headlamp bulb on my car

-installed a new light fixture in my upstairs hallway

-caulked and regrouted my bathtub

-figured out how to use my new scanner and send a fax from my computer (a big deal because I am so not computer savvy!)

Not much, but I am SO FREAKING PROUD OF MYSELF!

[Mama Soltera]

You go girl! I know exactly that feeing of accomplishment you're talking about. We can do it. Why do we ever convince ourselves that we need a man to do this stuff. You are awesome! :)

[MamitaM]

That's pretty good! I don't think I'd be able to do those things. Good for you mama!

[hillymum]

Not much? I've caulked and grouted, t hat's a pretty big job!!! I've also done the "teach yourself how to scan and send fax's" thng, along with "how to attach a file to an email without screamong so loud the neighbours come over" thing so know how good you should feel about working that out!!!

Now, installing a light fixture is impressive! Electrical wiring scares the c$#@ out of me!!! I'm impressed!

[Learning_Mum]

I know the feeling you're talking about as well! It's so great knowing that you really are self sufficient!

Good job you!