I've been overwhelmed with moving this past week, and with other matters. Still a lot more to go, but I am popping in to check in on everyone.
Several annoyances and jibes from exW since I last posted. I'm trying to let them roll off my back like so much water. It's easy when I'm so utterly busy.
I was off on vacation last week -- packing and moving is not my idea of R & R. I'm tired and sore and still trying to get my ducks in a row. A few adjustments to work through in the new living space, for example. My S's were off for much of the time. They had the "pleasure" of watching Daddy pack and move and sweat. But I made it up to them on Friday -- we spent the day at a local fun park with go-carts, miniature golf and other games. We had a great time. (And I needed the break in the moving ordeal to catch my breath.)
S9 is to be awarded tonight with his badge for earning the Bear rank. I'm very proud of him (trying to not remember the constant prodding of him to stay on task for earning all the achievements necessary for this badge.) He deserves it for his hard work.
On the other hand I am concerned for S9's level of maturity. I have seen signs in him that perhaps he's lagging a bit too far behind in the maturity category to be a continuing success as a scout. At times it worries me. He's not keeping up with his peers. I know it is mostly due to his AS -- and that is to be expected. But in any case, this might prove to be a handicap, one severe enough that he might not be able to proceed in the BSA.
I will continue to monitor his situation.
On another note, My brother's D became final a week ago Friday. He (K) has not talked to me about it at all. If it weren't for FB, I wouldn't have known. Our poor mom didn't have a clue until yesterday. My youngest brother (B) knew -- having talked to K. Other than B, K hasn't been communicating with his family for at least a couple of weeks now. Word has it he's already started seeing other women.
That hasn't stopped K from pawning the kids off on our mother -- and without letting her know first! He's planning a trip to New Orleans to be with friends at the Jazz Fest, and leaving the kids with our mom. Hadn't told her his plans yet -- left that for B to tell her.
Sad to say, K appears to be reverting back to his former, pre-marital state: Self-centered, me-generational, devoted to "friends" and self-gratification more than family. Juvenile. Devolving as it were.
I love my brother, and I am sorry for him (and his children) -- one day this will catch up to him. It always does.
