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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 749306" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Peace of cake. I love it.</p><p>Well.</p><p>Peace.</p><p>It will be a struggle to achieve, that’s for sure.</p><p>Last night I had my first taste of how volatile these boys can get. The eldest has been lording his size over his brother forever. The &4!t hit the fan when I stepped outside for a moment to speak with Tornado, who finally called (we have been trying to reach her to sign a power of attorney, so at least we would have something.) My sister in law is a notary but leaves in two days for vacation. She is a one shot deal, as Tornado has no id, and is running from her bench warrant.</p><p>The new social worker keeps alluding that the father “has signed something” and has prodded me to find their mother. That’s the motivation there, even though the first woman I spoke with said a POA is not legal.</p><p>Anyway, I stepped outside when Tornado asked me to make it for FIVE years. Um, no it is only good for one year. Didn’t think the kids needed to hear the rest of that conversation.</p><p>The eldest decided to take my iPad away from his brother, who has been increasingly frustrated that he can’t do anything because of his ankle and stomach. I came in to find him sulking. Then the elder starts yelling at him to stop acting like a baby. “Just SHUT the F up!” Screams the younger. Several times. Top of his lungs. Then crying and shaking and telling me that he can’t live with his brother. I get them separated and then grab the younger and hug him tight as he cries and talks about being beat up by his brother, his papa, that he has no outlet to get his stress out and he’s tired of living like this.........</p><p>Sister retreats to the back room.</p><p>I talk with the elder and tell him that he is not his brothers parent, that is my iPad and he should not have taken it. He would not apologize.</p><p>Meanwhile, Mom calls back and the kids tell her they miss her and want to see her. She says the same, but that she does not want them to see her at this time. It has been three years. The kids go silent. She says she will meet her aunt and I at a nearby store and I jump in the truck hoping that is true, but kind of knowing she won’t show. She didn’t. So much for that.</p><p>My grands need a lot of help. I am waiting for word this week as to what process CWS decides on. It is obvious their mother will not get involved. I don’t know if their father will.</p><p>I am praying that we will be able to work through the issues and establish some ground rules. The kids have cell phones with WiFi and are always on the phone, would stay up til wee morning hours and sleep all day if I allowed it. My wounded grand I let sleep as his body heals.</p><p>Only time will tell guys. One day at a time. Lots of prayer. </p><p>My quote thingee won’t work. Thanks ladies for your encouraging words.</p><p> Deep breaths. </p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leaf</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 749306, member: 19522"] Peace of cake. I love it. Well. Peace. It will be a struggle to achieve, that’s for sure. Last night I had my first taste of how volatile these boys can get. The eldest has been lording his size over his brother forever. The &4!t hit the fan when I stepped outside for a moment to speak with Tornado, who finally called (we have been trying to reach her to sign a power of attorney, so at least we would have something.) My sister in law is a notary but leaves in two days for vacation. She is a one shot deal, as Tornado has no id, and is running from her bench warrant. The new social worker keeps alluding that the father “has signed something” and has prodded me to find their mother. That’s the motivation there, even though the first woman I spoke with said a POA is not legal. Anyway, I stepped outside when Tornado asked me to make it for FIVE years. Um, no it is only good for one year. Didn’t think the kids needed to hear the rest of that conversation. The eldest decided to take my iPad away from his brother, who has been increasingly frustrated that he can’t do anything because of his ankle and stomach. I came in to find him sulking. Then the elder starts yelling at him to stop acting like a baby. “Just SHUT the F up!” Screams the younger. Several times. Top of his lungs. Then crying and shaking and telling me that he can’t live with his brother. I get them separated and then grab the younger and hug him tight as he cries and talks about being beat up by his brother, his papa, that he has no outlet to get his stress out and he’s tired of living like this......... Sister retreats to the back room. I talk with the elder and tell him that he is not his brothers parent, that is my iPad and he should not have taken it. He would not apologize. Meanwhile, Mom calls back and the kids tell her they miss her and want to see her. She says the same, but that she does not want them to see her at this time. It has been three years. The kids go silent. She says she will meet her aunt and I at a nearby store and I jump in the truck hoping that is true, but kind of knowing she won’t show. She didn’t. So much for that. My grands need a lot of help. I am waiting for word this week as to what process CWS decides on. It is obvious their mother will not get involved. I don’t know if their father will. I am praying that we will be able to work through the issues and establish some ground rules. The kids have cell phones with WiFi and are always on the phone, would stay up til wee morning hours and sleep all day if I allowed it. My wounded grand I let sleep as his body heals. Only time will tell guys. One day at a time. Lots of prayer. My quote thingee won’t work. Thanks ladies for your encouraging words. Deep breaths. (((Hugs))) Leaf [/QUOTE]
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