Hi, I am new to this whole single parent thing, yet most people don't think of me as a new parent because my baby is 2.  I am finding it is hard doing this alone, especially when daycare calls and says I have a sick baby.  There is no one but me, so I have to miss work.  Many of my friends don't understand my being unable to do things because I have no one to babysit.  And, what's up with all the negative looks and comments from others in regards to single parenting?  I get so upset when they give their unwanted opinions.  I get that a lot, because not only am I a single parent, but I am also a foster parent and at times have children of different ethnic backgrounds than mine.  I remember a lady making a very rude comment about me because at the time I had three children: a 6 month old African American girl, a 7 month old Irish boy, and an 18 month old Latino girl.  This lady told me I should be ashamed of myself sleeping around so much!  Basically I let those comments go, but sometimes it really bugs me!  I am in the process of adopting the 2 year old who has been with me for over a year now.  Any advice with things to keep 2 year olds busy would be appreciated.  I am looking for fun things to do for the summer.