Date women from United States / Alabama / Bryant, 48 year old

Date someone special from Bryant, United States. I am a single mother with 2 children to raise (11 yr boy & 7 yr girl). They are my primary responsibility and concern. It requires a lot of time and focus to raise them right. Until they are grown and on their own they will have to come first in my life. I am seeking a friend (at first at least) that understands the time, energy, frustration and joy involved with having kids. I would like to meet someone to spend time with when I'm not being "mom", to talk and smile with. Things I like to do are: a cocktail and conversation, anything that blows my hair in the wind (convertibles, motorcycle rides, boating...), travel, listening to music. I truly enjoy banter and small surprises (they don't have to cost a thing except come from the heart). Honesty is a huge must with me. I'm a little gun shy concerning men having been very hurt in the past so patience would be a real virtue. I have no relationship expectations at this point, I want to just take it smile by smile and see what happens.

Meet a woman from Bryant, United States. It’s a little difficult taking about yourself unless of course you are narcissistic which I am not, however, in order for the reader, in this case you, to get an idea of who I think I am, I must put something here, so here it goes… I have a wonderful family and am a very proud single mom of five children/adults. I have the his; hers; ours and a few extra, kind of family, but they are all mine in one way or another. We are a very close family so if having young adults around most of the time is a deal breaker, stop reading and move on. Family is very important to me and they are a very important part of my life. They are my homemade miracles.
I love animals. I have two beautiful labs and two rescues, a terrier and a redbone/boxer. I also have several cats but they are my daughters so while they live here, and I feed them, I donРІР‚в„ўt claim them.
I have been divorced for a long while and have learned to make my way in this world as a single mom. DonРІР‚в„ўt let that statement fool you though, it has been lonely. I made the choice to remain single until my youngest daughter was older and could understand the difference between good relationships and bad relationships. I thought that it was better that she learn by example and not have to deal with her motherРІР‚в„ўs relationship issues. I have seen too many friends introduce people into their childrenРІР‚в„ўs lives and when something goes wrong the children suffer because of their mom or dadРІР‚в„ўs bad decisions. I've made my own share of bad mistakes, fortunately, I didnРІР‚в„ўt harm anyone before I figured out it wasnРІР‚в„ўt a good plan
OK, enough of the serious stuff. I decided that in 2012, I would begin again. Not a new beginning but an again beginning. ItРІР‚в„ўs time for me to go out and play with the big kids. I have done all I can, or at least hope I have, to ensure that my children are happy, emotionally healthy, and on their way, so now itРІР‚в„ўs my turn
About me…. I know the difference between happiness and pleasure. Guilt and shame are not a part of my wardrobe of feelings. I do not play a part in my own personal soap opera. I face my lessons and challenges head on and own the mistakes I have made. I’ve learned that sarcasm is a dangerous weapon and to treat nasty gossip like that big bag of trash that you put out on the curb to be picked up and hauled away. I know that people are not always what they say they are, but I do give everyone the benefit of the doubt before I make that determination. I think money is nice and makes life easier in many ways, so I keep mine on a short leash so it doesn’t run wildly down dark alleys. I also know that money does not make you happy. I know to speak up in any relationship because the person who remains silent is the least likely to get what they are wishing for. I don’t read minds and don’t expect you to either. I know that wisdom is not hereditary and common sense cannot be ordered. I am now searching for what I have forgotten and for someone to share in my delight at learning again what I once knew years ago. I am looking for a friend, a confidant, a partner. Someone to share what time is left. I am looking for someone who compliments me, just as I do him. I don’t mind that you want to take care of me but you need to know that I can take care of myself. I want to take care of you too, but I need to know that you can,have and are taking care of yourself. It’s all relatively simple. By this time in our lives we should know where we are headed and what it takes to get there. No games please, I am simply too old to play them. If you’re serious about finding someone let me know. If you’re out here playing games please don’t waste my time or yours. UPDATE AFTER ONE WEEK ON MATCH: I AM NOT DESPERATE AND FINDING SOMEONE IS NOT A MUST! IT WOULD BE AN ADDED PLEASURE IN MY LIFE BUT NOT A MUST! DONT DISRESPECT ME AND TAKE ME FOR AN IDIOT! THAT, I AM NOT AND YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED, SO MOVE ON. IF THAT'S WHY YOUR HERE, YOUR BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE!