Well, it is finally the end of a long year and a long week. Update on my stepson - He is back at home with us and is adjusting. We are working on getting back into a groove, trying to figure out what we are doing with school, clothes shopping and just trying to get back into family mode.
I am sure this is still part of the honeymoon and the teenager I know and love will show himself shortly :)
So, Jeanie asked me about my 1001 goals. Well, I am working on them. I have about 75 of them and need to finish the list and then to post it. It just seems that life is getting in the way but I need to incorporate life into my goals.
The issues with parental kidnapping are so hard on everyone concerned. As much as I dont like what she did, I have to live with it, clean it up and deal with the after effects. I am also sure that she is hurting in all of this but she needs to get help and not involve her child in her issues. I am sure as a noncustodial mother, it is hard. I know several mothers who are noncustodial but I dont think any of them would go to the lengths that she did. Not a one of them would keep a child out of school or blame them for thier actions.
There are also issues with how the system addresses situations like this. In our case, everyone seemed to pass the buck - even the man in the robe. I want to do something to help other people in this situation. No one should have to go through this kind of stuff with parents who believe they are above the law.
I am so ready for 2008 to be a much better year for my entire family.
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Hey - great news that there is a honeymoon going on there. I am really sure that he needs the boundaries that you guys give him to allow him the stability. Just be thankful when he does become "the teenager you know and love" that he is comfortable enough to do so, and you are not getting the pretend one who is just trying to please as he is on eggshells.
I think I may do a list some time soon, also.
Good luck!
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