Focus on Me and the Boys 9

[J5K]

Ginger,

My input to her was about the boys and their well being on the exchange time. For me, the time doesn't make a difference but since they go to bed at 8 or 8:30 at the latest I do not want them to be exhausted the next day.

I stood my ground for what I believe was right for them.


xW sends a text today asking to speak with the boys prior to bed. We were at the baptism, I just happened to check my phone and sent a two word reply back "at baptism".

xW sends a text back later asking me to tell the parents of the baby I baptized congratulations. She also asked me to tell the boys that she is missing them and was thinking of them tonight and asked if I could have them call her tomorrow.

I have not responded yet. Friend of mine suggested I respond with the following:

I will do my best. Please understand tomorrow is Halloween and with me working and getting 5 boys ready it will be tough. If you do not hear from us tomorrow I will have them call you on Tuesday.

On a more positive note, the baptism was awesome. The boys participated in the event and had fun at the reception. They want to go to more baptisms! If felt nice to get lots of compliments on how I was doing with the boys and how well mannered they were.

We all danced and celebrated. I have not smiled so much in a very long time.

I do not get to see the little girl I baptized often. She was a little fussy in the beginning when she was being held by her mom and dad. She then wanted me to hold her, she calmed down right away. I started to shoosh in her little ear and it seemed to sooth her. She laid her head on my shoulder and was quiet for time I was holding her.

Had lots of compliments from the grandparents also on the little outfits I picked out for the baby also. They asked my sister if she had helped and my sister said nope, it was selected by my brother. (I did have a little help with a few things from my sis). She is a great sibling.

One last thing that was bittersweet, there was a song that played and I danced alone while everyone clapped (zembekiko dance). A lot of Greek songs are about heartbreak. Well of course this one hit the nail on the head and I did not realize it until it was too late to stop dancing. It took everything I had to hold back tears. This song was essentially about a wayward spouse. I made it through, let it go and enjoyed the rest of the night. Even got my boys to come dance with me to a really fun Greek song that had simple steps to it. It was very cute. I was proud to be their with them and teach them some new things.