Moving On Over to Surviving the Big D

[Believe6]

HaWho, you are right that your xH should have been responsible enough to check the schedule. It's good though that you get extra time with your kids. They do grow way too fast and are soon out of the house. I know as my S is a senior and will be heading off to college in 4 or 5 months. My stomach hurts just thinking about it. But I know that they need to have their own lives. Just cherish each day and each moment. Even when they are acting up or driving you nuts. Be the good parent you are and continue to remember the moments. It matters. It's one way that I am doing self-care. By being present when in the presence of my kids. They like to do their own thing, but even in passing if they let me kiss them or tell me they love me... i hold on to it.

It's funny, even at my age, I know my parent look forward to me reaching out and communicating with them. I am building that bridge with my kids so i have that when they grow into the amazing adults I know they will be. How do I know? Because they are the best kids in the world. I am just hoping this experience with their H will not create a new pathway for them down the road. I don't want to pass MLC on to either of my beautiful kids... nor have them commit to someone who may have it.

But then, we can't protect them from everything. All we can do is try to be great role models and be there when things get tough. Sending blessings!