Mama Bear doing fine… New obstacles now… Toddlers!!! LOL
Plus we have found I have a medical problem that we are trying to determine.

As far as Will… He is still being shuffled around from GrGma and Gma to OW… I have heard through the grapevine that OW has regained custody, but have no idea if it is true or not.
He is 9 yrs old and, by OW’s own admission, cannot read. They say he is home schooled but how can you home school a child if you don’t spend time with them or encourage them? I barely see him anymore. OW insists he stay in the car at exchanges.
I worry about him… If I had the wear-with-all I would file to gain custody.. but I know that is not an option. He needs love and nurturing. He needs PROTECTION!!!
I would love to be his Champion… but at this time I don’t see it happening. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" />

Baby Mac isn’t so much a baby anymore… <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" />
Lil Bit is such a little girl… with attitude! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

As for me, I have had pain in my right ear since Christmas. Been through 2 rounds of antibiotics… still pain. Went to ENT and he said, You have bad teeth.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
Then after talking about family history, he sent me for hearing test. Hearing is fine.. but
My equilibrium is not.
The ENT is planning on doing more testing on St Pat’s day… so we will know more.
He has suggested Meniere’s disease is a possibility, of which there is no cure. They can treat it… but not cure it.

Hugs to you OB1… I miss ya!

Stacia

Toddlers, aren't they fun? Although, Jonas is almost out of Toddler-hood. He's 4. FOUR!! I still can't believe it. He's such a character. Oh, and speaking of obstacles....we got a new puppy this weekend. Translation: there's a new BABY in the house. Jonas loves the puppy, but is uncertain about the babying part. Last night, we tried to corral her in the kitchen with baby gates. She howled, whined, whimpered, and cried until I went and got her. I brought her to the bedroom and put her on the bed with us, just to comfort her. Well, the little "princess" laid herself out, in the middle of the bed, and watched TV like it was the most natural thing. Jonas wasn't happy about it 'cause she laid in HIS spot! All this time he's been telling me he's NOT a baby...he's a good boy. Now, he's telling me HE's the baby, NOT A'iana (her name is Adriana, but he can't pronounce it). I see some regressing in my future.

So, Will is still in a bad place. I feel for that little boy. They're setting him up for failure, and it's so unfair! It's good to hear that Lil Bit is doing well, though. And Baby Mac, your miracle baby. So cool that that part of your life is turning out well.

As for your health, take care of you, Stacia. I'll be praying for you, Mr. Lee and your little brood.

OB1

<small>[ February 28, 2005, 04:16 PM: Message edited by: ohbratti1 ]</small>

Stacia, I hope you don't mind my chiming in. I can't believe that the baby is that old now! It seems like he was just born. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
And poor Will <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> how someone can treat a child like that is just beyond me. A 9 year old that can't read - there's just NO excuse for that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> Is his father around? Maybe he could step up and take custody?

I don't mind at all. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Yes, our little miracle will be 17 months old this week. He is a regular chatterbox and loves his Sissy like you wouldn't believe.
He is a man's boy, but he is Momma's baby... Mr Lee complains that he will be a Momma's Boy... but I say, "What is wrong with that? You are a Momma's Boy.. even though she has been gone for 14 yrs now."
Mac is very opinionated. He knows what he likes and he knows what he wants.
His favorite shows are VeggieTales and Dora the Explorer.

He is also very loving. He gives hugs and kisses in abundance... though he needs to understand that teeth aren't a part of kissing... Lord knows how many times I have nearly had a lip pierced by his needle teeth!!

Lil Bit is now 3 1/2. She is very vocal and opinionated. (No wonder Mac is, huh?)
She is very independant and since being potty trained she really shows that independance in the restroom at Wally World or restaurants, "No Mommy.. I can do it by myself." Insisting that I stand outside the stall door.
I am so proud of her... and sad at the same time... my little girl is growing up.

As for Will, when you see him you can tell he is starved for attention. When he gets the chance to say Hi to me, he takes it.
OW has been coming to the door instead of standing out by the patio... she seems to be distancing Will from me... if you know what I mean.
Will likes to talk to me. He likes the attention that I give him. You can also tell that OW feels that I am overstepping my bounds by interacting with him... she is visibly aggravated at me, but oddly that same reaction is not present when I interact with Lil Bit. With her it is almost relief.

I don't know what to do about it all. I don't know that I can do anything but pray for him.
He is in a horrible position and he needs someone.

Currently, the most confusing problem is with OW renting a hotel room on her visitation weekends with Lil Bit. I don't know that this is allowed by the courts, nor do I know that it is not acceptable. Common sense tells me that there is something really wrong with it all... but not exactly sure where to go with it...
I have been given some advice and we plan on taking it... might take me a few more weeks, but we will be taking OW back to court for modification of visitation. Not to mention Child support.

As for Will's father, I have no idea where he is, let alone WHO he is. I was told that when he found out OW was pg, he split like a banana.
From what I have been told, he has not been in contact with OW or Will.. and he doesn't pay child support...

Speaking of CS, OW hasn't had a job in 2 yrs. She always seems to have new cell phones, new clothes for Lil Bit (albeit, boys clothes)... and able to rent a hotel room each weekend.
We are curious where her money comes from... I am curious what will be done about her paying CS...

Well, that is another segment of update...

Tune in later... LOL

Stacia