When I was younger I sat around pining away for Prince Charming to come and sweep me off of my feet. I dreamed of my perfect marriage, my perfect children, my perfect home. I had my whole life planned out. Things didn’t turn out quite how I had planned. By the time I was 21 years old I had a little boy who was solely depending on me to support him. I loved my son, but this was far from the perfect little happily ever after I had been planning on. Becoming a young single mom was certainly not part of the plan.
As time went on I noticed that my dreams started to change. I no longer was sitting at home pining away for a man to come and save me. I had gotten used to doing things on my own. I didn’t need anyone else. I could reach my dreams on my own. I became rather attached to my independence. I could spend my time how I wished. I could do the things that made me happy.
Some days I still daydream about having a family again. But Prince Charming is not what he used to be. He is no longer rich, tall, dark, and handsome. Instead, he is someone who will love and support my son and I. He is someone who will work hard and put our family first. He is someone who would rather spend time at home with me and Logan than out partying with his friends. And above all else, he is someone who is a loving father for my son. These are the things that are important to me now. I don’t need a big house or the newest car. I don’t need a big TV or fancy clothes. All I need is someone who tries his best to be who he needs to be.
I am happy on my own. There are lots of benefits to being single. I don’t need to be swept off my feet, but I still have dreams, even if they aren’t what they used to be.