Dumpster 0 #1 July 24, 2002 Hope y'all don't mind listening for a sec-- I really appreciate it! In case y'all didn't know it - I'm a part- time Dad - I have got three GREAT kids that live most of the time in Western NY with thier Mom- (divorced in 97 after 14 years-) I live 700 miles away in Illinois - have been here since 96 And every summer they come out to visit (one of several every year, along with weekly phone calls) Well I guess this year reality is starting to bite my ass - My oldest (Liz) is now 17, graduated high school and is getting ready to start at Fredonia State in the fall- So now the visits and phone calls will be few and far between - And now it's time for the other two, Sarah, 15 and Esau, 10 to go back to NY - This is the part of the visit that really sucks- I really start bumming and EVERYONE knows it! And a guy starts wondering if he's doing OK as a part-time Dad, are they going to resent me in the future, and so on- I try to make the most of each visit, call every week, and child support is the first thing that gets paid each week, even before mortgage and groceries- And thier Mom and I get along well ( MUCH better now that we're not married!) I hope I'm not doing too bad-- Cool thing is Sarah is TOTALLY into my skydiving and just can't wait to make her first jump- and loves hanging out at the DZ with me - And I have to remind the guys that she's JAILBAIT! Point of the post is- Are there any single/ part time parents out there with the same or similiar situations? I could use a little support from some one in the same place--- You all are great! Thanks in advance! -Lenny Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #2 July 24, 2002 Keep up the good work. It sounds like you have done far more than many other parents out there. So be proud. Be sad when they leave it is natural. ~Cheers bra, and if your daughter starts jumping you will have a pretty unbreakable tie for the rest of your life~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #3 July 24, 2002 Hang tough, I went through the same thing. My youngest will be 18 in nov and can't wait to do a tandem. he wants to do aff but knows he can't support jumping right now. My oldest she hated skydiving and me but just e mailed me and wants to do a tandem when she comes down for christmas. My son lives with me and my daughter moved away with the evil ex. Life is what you make of it, enjoy what you get and be happy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bodypilot90 0 #3 July 24, 2002 Hang tough, I went through the same thing. My youngest will be 18 in nov and can't wait to do a tandem. he wants to do aff but knows he can't support jumping right now. My oldest she hated skydiving and me but just e mailed me and wants to do a tandem when she comes down for christmas. My son lives with me and my daughter moved away with the evil ex. Life is what you make of it, enjoy what you get and be happy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
