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Hello my name is Kim and I do this homemaking thing alone with 4 littles…Leah (8), Rachel (7), Nathan (4), and Luke (22 months). I’ve been known to wear peanut butter as a hair accessory and more often than not, I leave the house with less than the necessary number of shoes.
While, few women chose to brave this mom thing alone, many find themselves in knee-deep. Maybe you can relate. Perhaps not because you are a single mom, maybe your husband works out of town or overnight. Or maybe your husband lives in the home, but does not actively invest in the family. Whatever your lot, you are not alone.
This is the place that God has me. A place that I’ve been for two and a half years. It’s time for us peanut-butter wearing supermoms to band together and share our best survival tips. Although, I still sleep in a bed full of unfolded laundry, I’ve figured a few things out that make the days easier and the nights shorter. Next week, I will share these with you in a 5 day series on Husbandless Homemaking. I pray you will find encouragement and leave a few tips of your own. And even if you are blessed to have you husband home every night, I pray you will come along for the ride as you learn ways to pray for the single moms in your life.
And even if you don’t find a useful tip or two, I am teaming up with 21 other bloggers to bring you encouragement for all kinds of areas of homemaking. (For you non math majors out there…that’s 105 blog posts full of helpful information on mothering and homemaking!) I can hardly wait until Monday!
Other posts in this series… Day 1 conquering the piles. Day 2 what’s for dinner Day 3 road trips with kids Day 4 discipline for the hurting child Day 5 10 ways to make memories
A teaser of what you can expect next week…
- 5 Days of Fun Summer Planning (with printables)
- 5 Days of Using the Vitamix
Lauren at Serving From Home
- 5 Days to a Healthier Pregnancy
Anne at Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy
- 5 Days with Whole Wheat Flour
Sarah at Sidetracked Sarah
- 5 Days of Summer Activities with Children
Amanda at The Pelsers
- 5 Days of Using Technology to Manage Your Home
Jeri Lynn at Alabaster Box
- 5 Days of Incorporating Inspiration into Your Routine
Trillia at Woman of God Magazine
- 5 Days of Saying No
Kasey at These Five of Mine Plus Two
- 5 Days of Getting Organized
Leigh Ann at Intentional by Grace
- 5 Days of 20 Minute Meals
Chelsey at Joy Reflected
- 5 Days of Essential Oils for Mama’s, Babies and Children
Eileen at Edward’s Granddaughter
- 5 Days to Better Communication
Kelli at Lady of the Barn
- 5 Days of Using Your Grain Mill
Kelli at Adventurez in Child Rearing
- 5 Days of Exploring God’s Creation
Christin at Joyful Mothering
- 5 Days of How to Clean House (and involve your children)
Mary at The Encouraging Home
- 5 Days of Using Essential Oils
Honey at Sunflower Schoolhouse
- 5 Days of Organizing Your Homeschool
Kim at Not Consumed
- 5 Days of Husbandless Homemaking
Nicole at Faith in the Small Things
- 5 Days of Virtue Training
Laurie at Our Abundant Blessings
- 5 Days of Children’s Birthday Party Ideas
Stephanie at BowMania
- 5 Days of Blessing Your Husband
Linking up with Holy Spirit Led Homeschooling and Your Thriving Family
Kim Sorgius
Kim is just a girl, crazy in love with Jesus. She's a single mother of 4, a passionate homeschooler and life-long student. After teaching 8 years in public school, she traded her M.A. in Early Childhood for sippy cups and homeschool co-ops. Kim is the owner and editor of The Homeschool Village and Not Consumed where she encourages others to rest victoriously in the hands of God, rather than allowing life's difficult circumstances to consume.
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I will be anxiously waiting for Monday to arrive!!! : )
I’m so excited to read through your series…and Kim, you…and all the Moms doing it alone..amaze me!!!!
This looks great, Kim! And thank you for the suggestion prompting me to pray more specifically for single moms. I know God gives you a special grace to do what you do. You’re amazing!
You girls are so sweet! Emily, you nailed it….God is so faithful to give me everything I need for this journey!
Too cool, I have three am find myself not wanting to let my hubby go for six months. May be you can encourage me to do it one more time alone just for six months.
Looking forward to reading your series. I am not a single mom. But, my husband’s job sometimes calls him away. Can’t wait to read your tips
I am glad i found your blog! I am a single mom of only an 8yr old trying to work and homeschool just him. I know how hard just one is….may God bless you with everything that you need daily!
My friend recommended your blog to me, and I just cried my way through a few pages. I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant, with 3 under 5 already in the house…and my husband abandoned us over 2 1/2 months ago. It has been a struggle (to put it mildly) but they’ve been on schedules since they were babies, and that is the most helpful thing…It is really good to know that I’m not the only one out there in this situation. I wish you all the best. <3
I hate what you are going through, but I am so glad you are here! Have you seen the new series that I am doing starting Monday? I imagine you will find it very helpful. http://www.notconsumed.com/2012/10/10/parenting-a-hurting-child/
Also, we have a private facebook group that you might find encouraging…http://www.facebook.com/groups/516484818368085/
Praying for you and your sweet babies!