OK - I will not take all the credit for my kids being great but I know that I have great kids. I have been living apart from them now for 2-1/2 years. Their Mom and I are just now finalizing things legally and there have been struggles - both between myself and their Mom and in my relationship with my kids - especially with my oldest daughter (16). We have our ups and downs and right now it is more down but I always let her know I will be there to support her. Over the past few months my two youngest (12 & 14 - all girls) have been very open about things but today they surprised even me.
I know they love their Dad but today was the day to have a conversation with them about me and relationships. I guess the biggest surprise was that my 14 year old asked why we had not had this conversation earlier. After I picked myself up from that we had a great conversation about families and relationships; about the future and about the next few months. They really did surprise me with how open they were - both about how they felt but also about how understanding they were that people need relationships - even Dads. Sam was worried that I might date one of her teachers and she was not excited about that - LOL. It was especially nice to hear that they were first concerned with Dad being happy since they knew that I would always be there for them.
WOW - what GREAT kids - now I know why I love them so much.
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ISHI - Japanese for DETERMINATION. Some would say I am stubborn - others opinionated - but in reality it is determined. I believe it is determination that got me through the challenges I have faced and allowed me to start this new and wonderful life. I will stay determined and we will have as much fun as we can along the way. Read along for the wonderful adventure.
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