recent update

Not much has really been happening lately. The social worker on the case told us that we would have counselors set up within 2 weeks, 3 weeks ago. We have heard nothing. The visits were going as planned and scheduled, without a hitch, until my sycophant brother showed up with my daughters in his arms and shouted at the visitation facilitator that he never wanted to see 'that child molester' again, referring to my husband. Of all the people to say anything... Anyway, I spent the visit trying to stave off the terrible stress of that comment. Considering my brother was the one who made up the story for my eldest daughter to feed to authorities about my husband being a molester, you would think he would stop attempting to perpetuate its validity once the truth came out 2 years ago, but NO! not so, he apparently still believes his lie even though nobody else does. I wonder how many nights he laid awake in the bed his momma provided for him coming up with stinging remarks that he could attempt to sway public opinion with. I wonder how many times they have made degrading comments like that in front of my children. I wonder many things that are less important also, and a lot more entertaining. I wonder how soon he will get hit by a bus, or when the good ole 'what goes around comes around' will fulfill itself as it has with me repeatedly.
  The CASA worker was at the visit today. It was nicer when she wasn't there. She is a self-absorbed bitter woman with a smile on her face. Strike that. She doesn't think a lot, and isn't one of those people who likes to hear anything you have to say unless it's about her. I like her as a person to speak to in general because she reveals so much about herself without realizing it. All it takes to sway her is to listen to her ramble on for 20 minutes about something inconsequential and then offer assistance in one way or another. Today, she explained that she had just purchased 11 acres abutting her current farm. She explained the horrible state of the land, that there were 150 cinder blocks and weeds at chest height all over the place except for the city-mowed 25 feet around the perimeter. She explained that it was an impulse buy, but we easily validated her purchase by telling her that land is never impulse or rash, buying land that increases your holdings is always a good idea (it isn't, but that's beside the point. she didn't want to hear that).

pinterest

Tonight I got to play on Pinterest for a couple of hours. This isn't something I normally do, but it was fun to look up ideas for castle beds for my girls. It's pretty exciting to be able to see all of these great ideas and brainstorm with my husband about what he plans to build for them. The only request I have is for a good sturdy toy box. Anything else is his thing. I also checked out some interesting sensory integration activities and activities from an Occupational Therapist. The girls will love these games! Things like putting paint into a ziplock bag, taping it to a window and letting them squish it so they can see the light through. Making a laser obstacle course through a hallway with yarn  - no touching the laser beams! Some other ideas I really loved, but they are too advanced for my girls. All the activities are all over the web, but it's nice to have them all in one place.