Two things on my mind today, yea, I know, it’s a crowded place, it’s the return to school for the kids, and parents that have children in another state.   It’s kind of funny, some of the kids are eager to get back, and others want a little more summer.  I was ALWAYS the latter one.   

It all came to the forefront of my mind today when Blades and I were talking about his visit with his lovely daughter in Texas, and how difficult it is for a father, or mother for that matter that are to be away from their children.   Most parents, I shouldn’t say most, some parents take seeing their children and step (I say BONUS) children every day for granted.  I’m guilty of this very same thing, I see my bonus daughter, Bailey every day, and I saw my blood Daughter Olyvia last year.  When Brian and I were talking about when he left his daughter and saw her for the last time, all of the emotions of that day, for me when I left my daughter last year in Kansas City came rushing back, and it tore me up. 

It made me think about how much I miss Olyvia, and how I have treated Bailey, I have taken her being in my life everyday for granted, and for that I’m am deeply sorry.  So when you look at you children every day, do what I just did and look at yourself, then look at how you interact with your children and bonus children…

The first day of school is the first of many things for all of us to learn, and you know what, I just got home from school.