I knew that he was planning on taking them skiing this weekend, and This was to be Megan's first time. As I waved goodbye to them Friday evening, I begged Ex to take pictures and send them to me when they got back. I had hoped that it would make me feel a little better about missing another first in her life. When they called today, he apologized and said that he had forgotten his camera. I was so disappointed.
. I still haven't seen Ali ski, and this is her third year going. I feel guilty about it, especially when she jumped on the phone today and proudly announced that she's 'earned' her poles. She was so excited and proud of herself and so was I.
I would Love to see them up there on the slopes.
I would love to see their personalities shining through as they learn.. It's something that I envy about Ex..
he has the money, and the time to do those kinds of things. .
For us, it would be an expense we couldn't justify.
To take a day off work
,rent all the equipment (including our own because we both only own snowboards),
Then find and pay a babysitter for the baby boy. .
Its just something that we can't do. Someday hopefully, but right now. No.
.
... I shouldn't be so dramatic about it.. I'm glad that they get to go and do fun things every other weekend.
They're lucky they have that to share with him.
He's 'Disneyland Dad', and although I resent it sometimes,(especially when I think about the kind of 'Dad' he was when we were married!) at least he's a part of their lives and enjoys doing things with them.
someday the kids will Remember the 'other' things that We have done for them right?
the nightly snuggles....
the reading, the homework...
the Birthday parties...
Halloween costumes......
the fancy bedrooms...............................
It WILL matter to them someday right?
I hope so..
Ali three years ago on a ski day with Ex.. This is one of the only pictures I've seen of her skiing....
3 comments:
You know that I would watch Mattie for you...and for the small fee of allowing me to repay you for all that you have and are doing for us..
Yes, the girls are having "fun" with the Ex, but it is the stability, love, understanding, and truthfulness that you and Taylor provide, the kids will refer back on as the best example to raising their own.
I agree with Angie. As I was reading this entry, I kept thinking that you guys are the rock in their lives. Something that they can always count on and always know that they will be there.
Amen Sisters!
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