As has been said, you do what you do, and once it becomes "normal" it's not necessarily difficult to thrive in that role. there are many MANY single parents out there doing similar to you, and they all say "it's just what i do". i think the longer you do something (and you've been doing this for quite a while now) the easier it becomes. if you're used to having support (from a partner) and they it's suddenly withdrawn, then yes, it's going to be a whole lot harder to accept and thrive in that situation kwim?
Everyone's situation is different. You're not necessarily 'missing' anything. But other factors change the dynamic - more than one child, a difficult ex, a sick child, etc, etc.
I think they are trying to complement you! Only today I was in a clothes shop with my 3yr old and hubby had our 18 month old on his shoulders (they did not know he was with me). At the checkout the lady goes ' how do you manage with one AND a baby on the way' I told her that my hubby over there had my 18 month old also and she almost had a heart attack. Different strokes for different folks. My hat is off to you. Well done on being such an awesome Mummy. xoxoxox
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