Prom Night

[Penni60 45]

Mandy: The school's here in Los Angeles or Calif in general don't start school till after Labor Day and get out in June.

He lived with his father for about 6 years of his life. He was with me for the first 10years then went to live with his father for the next 6 years. His father is a piece of work. Bradley called me one day (he was 16 so keep that in mind). He was crying and obviously scared outta his mind. He said his father was going to send him to Military BOOT Camp because he had a C on his grade card. His father is really a shit. He never pays his bills, he is forever getting in trouble for writing bad checks, he cheats on every wife he has had (3 so far with one in the wings). He never keeps in touch with his kids. I had to beg him for his address so I could send him the Graduation announcement for his son.

Anyway, I digress. So my son calls crying (he is 16 ok) and I ask him what he wants to do. I then say, "you wanna come live with me?" He says very quietly like he is afraid someone will hear him. "Yeah I wanna come home." Doesn't that just break your heart? He can't even call living with his father a home. So for the last two years he has been with me and John. He is the smartest and bestest kid and very considerate and kind hearted. He came out of his shell after living and walking on egg shells while with his dad.

Now to explain why he went to live with his dad in the first place. I was in a bad situation financially and the two youngest ones always wanted to go live with their dad. The two oldest knew what type of person he was because they "remembered" all the bad times. But the two little ones didn't have those experiences. Not that they really needed to have them but they wanted to live with him, so off they went.

Long story short, both kids don't care to speak or make efforts to contact him. That is sad.

[K@t 38]

Hey Penni,

I can totally relate to ur kids and their dad feelings. My dad is a complete ass, and even to this day is really nasty to me for pretty much no reason. I think its great that you let your kids go and experience for themselves though. My mom hide from me what my dad was like and I use to think I always wanted to go live with him. It wasn't until after I graduated from high school that I realized what an ass he is. On my 18th birthday he called me and said it was the happiest day of his life because he wouldn't have to pay any more child support. :faint:

Your doing a great job and you have a lot to be proud of! I can't wait to meet your daughter and you in september!

[piercedqt78 658]

Sounds like an even better kid now that the history is out there. He has overcome so much and is still a great kid. Even more of a reason to be proud. I too came from a horrible child hood so that makes me even more proud of the person I have become. I am a good mother and wife. We have a nice home and are a very happy family, that is a major accomplishment coming from the background that I came from. I am sure he will be just as happy too. ~Mandy

[Penni60 45]

Hey Penni,

I can totally relate to ur kids and their dad feelings. My dad is a complete ass, and even to this day is really nasty to me for pretty much no reason. I think its great that you let your kids go and experience for themselves though. My mom hide from me what my dad was like and I use to think I always wanted to go live with him. It wasn't until after I graduated from high school that I realized what an ass he is. On my 18th birthday he called me and said it was the happiest day of his life because he wouldn't have to pay any more child support. :faint:

Your doing a great job and you have a lot to be proud of! I can't wait to meet your daughter and you in september!

Heather, I am so stoked to meet you too. Can't wait to give you your packages and your jewelry. LOL!!