What's Going On........

[JJJ]

I think it's great she will start school. Education will help her think more clearly.

[Janet]

I'm so glad she has a plan, that's the first step. It's still going to be rough on you though isn't it come August. She'll need you to watch the kids while she works at the church, goes to school and studies. You better get out now and enjoy the summer I know you'd do anything to help her, just remember that when you need time to yourself for whatever, to take it.

[DianaB]

You're right.....it will be harder on me. I'm not looking forward to it either but hopefully after the summer I'll feel more refreshed. Taking care of Dean isn't a problem.......but Karlie is a different story.

Dae Lynn talked to her teacher yesterday and she admitted that Karlie is a difficult child. She causes problems for the other kids and I don't think that she's liked very well because of it. Dae Lynn says that Damon was the same way when he was little. Personally I think that Dae Lynn needs to talk to the school counselor and see if he can talk to Karlie next year. He's a great man and VERY good at his job. It was nice to know that someone else sees the problems that we see in Karlie.

Trust me.....I'll be doing more this summer for myself. Since Dae Lynn will be here and at the church she can watch the kids herself. Now I just need to figure out what to do!!!

[judy]

At least he isn't living in your house anymore! I hope Dae Lynn starts school soon, but you need the other kids to help you with Dean and Karlie.

I think there is a point where it is not a good idea to be a hero! Get help from the rest of the family.

[DianaB]

I know that the other kids will help this summer but when school starts again in the fall everyone is busy again.

Amy has been helping to watch the kids more. She sees how hard it is on me sometimes.

[Janet]

I think your family is so wonderful Diana. I'm glad you're all close enough that Amy can see you need some help with the kids once in a while. You really are blessed!

[DIANE W]

Oh Diana... I am sad to hear Dae Lynn is still feeling like that about Damon, i know your hands are tied and it is her decision, but i feel so worried for her.

I really wish she was strong enough to stay clear of him and really move on with her life. One never knows he may change and be a wonderful husband and father in the future, but somehow i can only see heartache ahead..... how i wish Dae Lynn was away from him, i do understand he will always be part of her life and the kids, but it seems to me she has strong love still for him, despite his previous actions, and she cant distance herself from him, like she needs to.

Regarding watching the children.... oh dear where would she be without you all helping out all you do? Diana i know you dont have a choice, but you do need to have some ground rules i think, so that Dae Lynn can understand, how hard it is for you, and make sure she clears up after the children, you need to be definite in that you are going to take a break and plan to do things away from home as much as you can.

I hope everything works out for all of you.

[Janet]

Hope you all had a great weekend Diana and that this first week out of school goes well. Probably be a good idea to have some kind of plan everyday for Karlie. You know, a scheduled day like in school. Breakfast...make bed, clean room, play, snack, play, pick up toys,lunch, help with lunch clean up, rest by reading or something sitting, play, help get things ready for supper and the evening to do whatever. Except for bath and bedtime. She just seems like she needs some kind of structure. I know you've probably already thought of this, but just wanted to try and help. I want you to have a good summer.