New here but Seems a Common Theme

[crushed_v95]

oh ouch... you've got a nine year old little boy.

just sending you good waves for the journey.

I have resolved to be a better father to the boys as I cannot agree with the immmoral stance W has taken & want them to understand what is right & wrong in life. I made vows for life - may not be able to keep them but it will not be my fault. I also vow that I will be able to look boys in the eye when they are older & say I did all I could

this is my thing too. you won't have to say it, though; they'll remember. kids know more than we think they do (which ain't always a good thing).

i try very hard to keep my kids grounded. when mom screams or loses her temper (fairly common these days) i tell my 13 year old son stories about how much she loved him when he was little, etc. it helps some to realize that adults have problems too, sometimes they just blow it and say things without meaning them.

soon he'll phase into his own network of friends, and he'll be with me at least half time, but until then it's rough on him, as i'm sure it must be on your kids.

peace!