Finding excitement--and real help--in the real world

I never carried around pix of my kids when they were little. We had plenty in our home. And so far I'm not carrying any print ones of my granddaughter. But thank God for mobile phone cameras. Snapped this one today--her big girl underwear and her big hair simply charming.

Hope you have some way of getting a little "little kid" time in your life. Nothing like it for seeing the world as an exciting place full of adventure.

Have you heard about our exciting conference coming up in August? Browse around some of the sessions and see what real-world solutions you'll be able to get. Http://www.swwan.org/singleworkingwomenweek/

The courage of single moms by choice

It takes courage of the first order to decide to become a single mom. You know that it's going to be hard for both you and your child, but you know you have so much to give that the baby/child/adult will grow up certain of being loved and with a deep understanding and compassion for those who struggle.

I am very proud of my single daughter who made this courageous choice and was so healthy during her pregnancy that I feared she might have a 15-pound kid. She also delivered baby Sophia totally without drugs and is nursing her on demand so she will have the very best start in life.

Truly life will never be the same for my daughter or, delightedly, for me either. Another soul has joined us in this world to face what life gives, to learn and grow and love. What an honor to be able to share in that joyful adventure.

Couldn't resist sharing this great photo of my beautiful new grandchild, taken by a professional pet photographer (who also happens to be her proud aunt).