Day One

Day One:
I've been thinking about doing this for some time but never got around to it.....
probably because I am a single dad with six kids ages 16-6 (4 girls and 2 boys).
LOL

It's been 2+ years since the ex moved out and while I was certainly upset at the outset
I am definitely happier now! It's for the best.........right?
Although I have to admit, when I first dated after she left (18 months later) it helped me to get over the hump and move on.

Summer will be ending soon and the kids will be back in school and I have to admit I am looking forward to it. Everything seems much easier (for me at least) when we have a routine.
In summer it's hard to get the little one's in bed early when it is still light out and of course the older kids see no reason to go to bed at a reasonable hour when they can just sleep in the next day.....and the day after that and the day after that and the day after that.

I've probably been too easy on the kids but felt it was best since their mom had left and figured they didn't need to be overwhelmed and over burdened (that's my job - right?)
I've only chore I've asked that they do on a regular basis is keep their room cleaned .... easy enough ....right?
Wrong ! LOL

Oh well, can't sit here all day just typing - there's cheerleader practice soon for #4 & 5 and
I haven't figured out what to make for dinner yet ......... of course it won't matter since
there is always at least one that doesn't like what I make.