Don’t Call Me a Single Mom, I’m a Professional Mom.

April 26, 2011

I don’t like it. Maybe I will warm up to that title, but for some reason it doesn’t sit well with me.

In my humble opinion, it carries baggage. Negative baggage.

It seems to imply that you are alone, but I don’t feel alone. I am grateful to my network of friends and family that surround me supporting me during this season of my life.

I have an amazing Nanny and friend that my kids love. It takes a pretty special person to show up at someone’s house at 6am…and greet the kids when they wake up, feed the breakfast, and get them dressed for the day. She is special!

So, I don’t feel “single”. I feel more intentional in my motherhood than I ever have before. I embrace it and take it seriously.

What are your suggestions? Have any new terms for “Single Mom”? I’m thinking “Professional Mom”, but I’m open to your suggestions.

UPDATE: PRO-MOM it is!!! Thanks to J.C. Larimore…my lifetime pastor!

Get it…short professional and double meaning…I am for moms…empowering and encouraging. PRO-MOM…with a hot pink superman style logo…oh yeah…I feel a theme and a website coming!

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J.C. Larimore
Apr 26, 2011 @ 12:12:02

Tighten it just a little. Instead of Professional Mom, how about:
PRO-MOM
It could also mean we’re “for” moms.
This shorter version is crying for a cool logo, right?

Professional? And a Mother?
Dual identities and extraordinary abilities? Looks like a job for . . .
SUPER-MOM
The logo’s done — traditional Superman shield — only in hot pink!

Keeping with the superhero theme: X-MOM
If you’re Internet and tech savvy: iMom

OK, that’s all I’ve got.
One thing is true: regardless of the title, you’re a courageous Mom, and a great Mom.

Amanda Carroll
Apr 26, 2011 @ 21:02:11

PRO MOM!!!! THAT IS IT!!! J.C. I love you. You are my pastor for life. I want that hot pink superman logo!!!!!! Okay…where do I sign the contract to hire you?!

Becky Johnson
Apr 26, 2011 @ 14:34:58

Dear Amanda,

Six years ago my twins and I left Dallas for Houston after my 15 year marriage ended. He too went “outside” of the marriage. That was the darkest time in my life. I had been a stay-at-home-mommy for the first five years of the boys’ lives. As they started kindergarten in Houston, I started working. Every afternoon as I made the long drive home, I would listen to you on KSBJ and would laugh and smile. For those few hours each day I forgot the pain and sorrow and was reminded of Christ’s love.

Why would I google an old DJ I use to listen too five years ago? I could not remember your last name. But God put you on my heart and when I came across your blog I knew why. You were instrumental in my healing. God used you to help this professional mom mourn the death of her marriage and let go. God is so good and His path is the perfect path.

Thank you Amanda. I am going to start listening to you on my computer from Houston.

Amanda Carroll
Apr 26, 2011 @ 21:06:39

Becky—

You just made me cry. I love you. Thank you for allowing me into that time of your life…I am honored that God spoke through me to you. That has been my prayer. That God would use me to inspire and encourage. We are officially sisters. Emily, my oldest, starts kindergarten in the fall… I’m still unsure of where to go what to do…would love your prayer support and your friendship. Again, I love you! And thanks for listening!!!