The Life I Chose to live

   There is actually a lot good going on right now. To begin with the kids are back to school and loving it. Every day I hear how excited they are to go to school, and then when they return home I hear about how fun it was and what they got to do. It's helped me a lot too. My house is back to how it usually is... spotless. I've actually had plenty of time to catch up on my cleaning and some sleep as well. Not so much on the sleep as I would like though. It seems like every time I lay down to catch a power nap people decide it is a great time to call and message me. But at least it is peaceful in the house so I am able to at least rest.    I've also been able to get my cooking bug back. I know Brandi and Joey have both missed me having the time and energy to cook up a full meal. Tonight we had a very yummy honey and garlic pork roast. Both filling and delicious. The roast was falling apart. Tender and juicy. They loved it. Tomorrow I plan to do fried pork chops, fres...

   Wow, time is really passing... and quickly. All of the kids have a meet the teacher today. Damian is super excited because he gets to meet his teacher in person today. He will get to tour his classroom, take a look at the lunch room, and get a look at what his life is going to look like this year. He is so excited, and I am excited for him. It's a big step for our little man. It's bittersweet to think in just 2 days he will be off to school.    Meanwhile, my house is a bit chaotic. Delaney's older brothers came to spend the night with us last night, which was a lot of fun. I kind of miss having them around. We took them to do their back to school shopping yesterday. Even though it was just uniforms, they were excited to have new things. To hear them say it.. the best part wasn't the new clothes... it was that they got to go school shopping with us. (They don't really care for their guardian all that much.) I really think if they were given a choice, they would r...

Yay! We are almost there. Just a few more days and then it is time for school and hopefully time to get my sanity back. This year was all over the place due to Spring Break turning into an extended holiday which led to an extremely long Summer Vacation. I was nowhere near prepared and the kids drove me insane for the entire summer. But thankfully, schools are opening for in person teaching... So now my house, my brain, and my sanity can get a little bit of a break.     A lot has led us to this day.. Needless to say I have had to deal with way more than my sanity thought it could handle. I had to put D in therapy, family counseling, and a behavioral health school. That alone has been pure craziness. And as it would turn out, she has oppositional  defiance disorder on top of her depression and anxiety. (These next 6 years are gonna be just fucking fantastic... not!) So there are a half a dozen appointments every month for the next 3 months. Then add BB and his auti...