So, it's been a while since I've posted and my last post wasn't very uplifting. Since then, many, many things have changed. Here it is in a nutshell...hence the reason for some changes to my blog...
First of all, I bought a house! Woot Woot! It's exactly what I have always wanted: 2 storys, porch, three bedrooms, an office, a bonus room and a RED kitchen (thanks to Dustyn). I love my house...although I will say home ownership comes with it's own challenges and rewards. But that's another story! We moved in towards the end of September...and when I say we, I mean, myself, Riley, Dustyn and his two kids; Rylie and Dylan. That's right...we are all living together. Hence the name change of my blog.
I was ecstatic to move in with Dustyn and so far, things are still great between us. In fact, it is 6 months today that we have been together. Strangly, it seems a lot longer than that. It just feels like we go together and we get a long great! Don't get me wrong, we have our challenges time to time but for the most part it is great. And then you throw in three kids...
I can't say that it has necessarily gone bad but it has been challenging. Probablly the hardest part is figuring out our roles with each others children. Where does Dustyn stand as a father figure to my child who knows her father, and thinks he walks on water, but is only around 2-3 times per year, IF that? Where do I stand with his children as a mother figure? His daughter calls me mom and his son does not like it. We have talked about this (which I won't go into at this time) and he seems to be more accepting of it. However, there are still challenges with each of our children respecting us but also not feeling like we are trying to replace their parent.
I guess that in a nutshell is why I have changed my blog title and probablly more of my post will be more centered around this. I welcome positive advise and feedback especially if you have been through a similar situation. I also need a place to vent my frustrations and concerns...
Anyways, I'm back...hopefully, despite the holidays right around the corner I will be able to update my blog more regularly.
