Visitation

Visitation. I hate that word.  It brings back memories of the forced visitation that Gavin had with his abusive biological fathers side of the family. I swore that as a…

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My heart breaks again

This morning, Emmett was picked up by Lizze's mom.  She hung out with him all day long.  Right before she arrived, Emmett began freaking out.  He didn't want to go…

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The double edged sword

Call me crazy but I was expecting things to get better, faster, once Gavin was out of the house. I knew that things wouldn't be better right away, I guess…

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Crisis Averted

Shortly after Gavin arrived home, Lizze's mom called to say she would be swinging back around to pick him up. Apparently, power was out at work for her and so…

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WTF

Hurricane Sandy caused enough damage in Canton Ohio that there is no school today.  Are you freaking kidding me? WTF To make matters worse, we hadn't planned for this and…

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Survival Mode

My younger brother is getting married this weekend.  Tim and Jenna make an amazing couple and we welcome Jenna to the family with open arms.  Lizze and I are both…

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