Singlehandedly

This one will be quick, as I have more questions than answers... I am trying to figure out how to combine being a full-time single mom with dating. It was much easier to date/be in a relationship when the kids would visit their dad every weekend. I could separate the two parts of me -- mom and woman. But the separation did not ultimately feel right (what a concept to be able to merge the two).

My kids are old enough now that I can leave them to go out occasionally, so the real question is about what to tell them and when. I try to keep my personal life to myself around them (though at 13 -- and a half -- my daughter is astute enough to figure some things out).

And what if the dating leads to a relationship? How does that all fit together? If I figure it out, I will let you know.

posted by Terri @ 9:40 AM