Wow, I am just now getting a chance to write. Life has been pretty hectic lately.
Our trip to the beach was wonderful, and I wish we could go back! We spent our days on the beach watching our little boys jump in the waves and helping them make sand castles. Dustin didn’t like the ocean waves though. He only got his toes wet, and that was on the last day of our trip. On the first day he really freaked out and ran toward the boardwalk away from the ocean screaming “help me”. Yeah.. He was terrified of the ocean. Here are a few of my favorite pictures.
Brad and I have also decided that we are going to start TTC. I have some health issues, and if I don’t conceive our final child soon, we may never have another. Financially this is not the best time, but we always seem to make due. Brad also has a interview for an awesome paying job. If Brad were to snag this job, it would change our life. I’m praying he gets it.
The in-law problems are still existing. In fact they are worse than ever, and I give up. I have given Brad’s parents multiple chances at a relationship with their grandsons, and their own son. Brad has all along wanted nothing to do with his parents. I kind of forced it because I felt bad for his parents. Well, I no longer feel bad for them. In fact I see them for what and who they truly are. Brad’s father is a nasty old man, whom cares only of himself, and what suits him. Brad’s mother is a busy body who talks behind everyone’s back. Her picture should be in the dictionary under back stabber! Harsh? Yes, but I have had it! I am done being nice to those people. I was going to at least allow them to visit for birthdays and holiday’s but I have now changed my mind. The only time we will speak to them is when it is concerning Samantha and the custody which will occur once every other year around Thanksgiving.
A while back I believe I posted about Brad getting some custody of Sam. Court was on Friday, and it went well. Sam’s mom has been nice about everything, Brad’s parents -not so nice. The evil in-laws have “grandparent’s partial custody”. They were not even supposed to show up for court (it did not involve them at all). But they made sure they interfered as they usually do. But anyway.. Brad has every Tuesday, and Wednesday, then on Thursday he takes Sam home. During the summer Brad also gets one full week for vacation. Brad seemed happy about it, and we were both relieved because of how well it went.
Parker celebrated his 4th birthday last Sunday. It’s so hard to believe how fast they grow. I now have two 4 year olds, and a two and a half year old. No babies anymore… Anytime I refer to Dustin as “my baby” Dustin shakes his head and shout’s “no, I big boy now”. Ugh! Parker’s party went well though. Everyone had a great time minus Brad’s parents, especially Brad’s father. Mom and I had put up a 12’ pool that is 3 feet deep. All the kids had a blast swimming. The kids also did a piñata, and I had goodie bags for everyone. I made Parker a toy story cake, and most of his presents were all toy story related! He had a good time.
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