[michsm]

I also am single and working. It is manageable. A little crazy but manageable. I never feel like there is enough time in the evening with the kids. One of the most important things I have realized is that no matter how crazy it gets you must find time for yourself. I am not able to get away and go out for a couple hours. So I relieve some stress playing fetch with the dog outside. I feel very relaxed when I done. I also get up at 4am so that I can have some quiet time to myself.

My main concern is how the company you work for views fostering. I lost my last job because they did not view my foster children as mine and said I was abusing my sick time. They were ok when I called in for myself but never for the kids. It was always why can't you get someone from dcfs to take the kids. I know my case is probably rare, but now that I have been through it I know it exists.

I also am a huge chart person. If it is posted on the wall there is no question.

No matter how hard it gets being single I wouldn't give it up for anything.