Am tired. Not feeling too festive. This is the first time my family has been separated for the Fourth. The boy left to go hang with a friend and the ice princess stayed most of the day helping. She and her friend put the toddler bed together, bounced babies and gave the two year old a bath. Then she took off to a friend's house because they were having a party. Sigh. I guess they are growing up. Plus, things are pretty hectic here.
This morning went okay. Of course, I didn't have to take the kids anywhere and they didn't have school. I don't know how we are going to manage that. I did manage to get a chapter edited, though I need to add to it. Kids are definitely better in the morning. Gabe only got out of hand a few times. Our friends showed up with their babies and all the stuff they had for us, including a crib, carseats, tons of clothes, a toddler bed and a small box of toys. Mostly baby toys though... not big kid toys or books. Tomorrow my son will be gone part of the day and my daughter will be going to an ice rink in the morning. I will be alone with the young ones. No doubt my hubby will still be sleeping most of the morning, so I guess I'll see if I can do this on my own.
They are going to visit their mother tomorrow. The CSD is coming to get them and she gets to spend an hour with them. I am glad she gets to see them...but then today made me wonder how smart it is. Gabe can understand a lot. he knows we are relatives and he knows he is safe here. That it's a good place. Zoe, on the other hand is too little to understand. Today, I was walking our friends to the car and she went out with me, saw the open car doors and became hysterical. She clung to me and screamed "Zoe no go!" Broke my heart. So I guess she knows it's a safe place too.
Anyway, they are all in bed and I have to get some work tomorrow, so I should hit it.
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Oh my gosh, that breaks my heart. I hope it gets better for all involved. Soon.
Wow, Teri. This is such a huge undertaking and my heart just breaks for these kids. You've taken so much on, but in keeping up with your blog I'm constantly amazed with what you're able to manage. I don't doubt for a second you'll be able to handle this, too.
Hang in there.
You have so much strength to do this with already having your own kids and chaotic schedule, Teri. Stay strong. You will be paid back immensely for giving of yourself like this. Those children will forever be changed by this chance at a safe and healthy upbringing.
Christina
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