Favorite part of being a SP?

DHYGchica3

Just wondering if anyone has a favorite thing or something they enjoy going it as a SP?

 

expectingnothing

We make any plans we want to make.  Or change them.  And no one is there to chime in or be negative about it.  And if the three of us want pancakes for dinner, that is what we have!  (STBXH didn't do 'breakfast for dinner') 

ChunkyMunkey

I never have someone hovering over me telling me what to do. The ex and I used to constantly argue about how to parent our child. I did a lot of research and he always wanted to follow the ways of his old naive stubborn grandma and we would constantly butt heads over it. He wouldn't even listen to the advice of our doctor because "grandma did it". He never followed through on our agreements prior to having children.

I also have no one to clean up after except for my child and I. Ex was a slob and made my chores 10x more difficult.

I also love being able to go anywhere I want whenever I want and spend my money how I see fit and KNOW that my child is well taken care of, bills and rent are paid, car has gas and I always have a little extra money in my pocket. My life goes according to ME and no one else. I LOVE that part. This has been the happiest I've been in years.

CBKMRB

Having such a close relationship with my kids.  I know many parents have a close relationship with their kids but I think it's just on a whole other level when being a SP.

kirbear

I enjoy being able to do thing spur of the moment.  If dd and I feel like taking a day trip, we go.  If we want to have company,  we do. Or doing fun things that xh didn't like- such as amusement parks, and disney world.   We also don't have to worry about waking up xh- he works nights  I also like not having to worry about what any one else thinks, I make all of the decisions without having to justify to him.  

haleyw458

Not having to share my time with DS with anyone else. When he gets hurt, I am the one he asks for and nobody else. Our daily cuddle-time. Not having to clean up after anyone else!

freckleface77

My favorite part right now is not having to worry about censoring his stupid azz around the baby...road raging, cursing, spewing racial epitaphs etc. Also, I selfishly love not having to share my tiny sweetie's cuddles and snuggles

BeachBum1223

Not having to get someone else's approval before doing things (ie. going to the park, visiting family).  When it's my parenting time it is MY parenting time.  When I was still married I got alot of flack for wanting to do things (like my examples) that are obviously no big deal.