Believe it or not, I feel almost a relief. My only sad thoughts were informing the children.
We decided to tell the kids today. SD12 and D9 had Karate practice today, but W and I decided they should skip practice tonight and we all went out to a Chinese Buffet this evening. This is something we do for events. Both kids made honor roll, one made high honors and this was our reasoning for the dinner out. Actually, W and I decided one last family meal out would be nice.
An hour after getting home, we called the kids in to inform them of the D. SD12 sheltered herself using jokes and laughing. I could read her eyes though. D5 didn't digest it at all. Which I hope is a good thing. D9 had a total meltdown. She's our most sensitive one. Totally understood what a D was. Sad, sad indeed....
I feel ashamed to admit this, but I'm relieved the ice has finally been broken with the children.
Me:38 W:35 T:13 M:10 (3/15/01) SD:12 D:9 S:4 Need time to think: 7/19/11 D Bomb Dropped: 8/26/11 W serves me D papers: 9/6/11 Officially served 9/30/11
D5 didn't digest it at all. Which I hope is a good thing. D9 had a total meltdown. She's our most sensitive one. Totally understood what a D was. Sad, sad indeed....
