Married Versus Single

There is a woman I go to church with who has never married or had children. I was sitting next to her, today and thinking about the different things that married vs. single women learn and know. Once, I had to change Belle's clothes at church because she had a blowout. She had never thought about having extra clothes on hand in an emergency. Today, I was thinking about the things she must have time for that I don't. She can sit down and read a book without having to put an action figure's hand back on or getting a drink for a toddler. There must be so many things that she has the time to learn, that I simply don't. On the other hand, I know the joy of putting a sweet baby to sleep on my shoulder, getting up to put him/her in bed and slowly, quietly leaving the room so they can sleep and I can get something done. Then, going back to check on them and seeing their chest rise and fall & and the relief that he/she is still asleep for a little longer. Then, I hear the little cry of "Mama" and I go get a sweetheart out of bed for more play.

There are so many things that a single woman can do, that I have to bring an entourage along for or not do at all. I would take my mini entourage any day!!