I found out why BM couldn't pick up YSD15 at practice. She had told DH that she 'had to get ready for her day.' I guess she had to make her lunch for work the following day. Not sure what kind of lunch she makes, but I or my husband make lunches almost daily for her 2 kids still in high school, and often dinner too. We manage most days, but like I said, I wanted a one time favor from her. 

We fixed the sink BTW. It took 2 nights because DH had to go to Menards to get a tooI. We asked her for the favor on the 2nd night.

I haven't blogged in quite some time but this warrants a blog. Seven+ years ago, BM left four VERY DAMAGED kids on the street(literally) for my husband to pick up along with their belongings(ages 17, 14, 9 and 8 at the time). She drive off into the sunset with her boyfriend, now husband and waved goodbye to her crying children. She stole $$$ from SDs bank account(joint account since SD was a minor) to fund the move using the excuse, "I needed it." Fast forward 7+ years. The fabulous husband she dumped her kids for has a drinking problem, possibly abusive and she decided to leave.

DH and I went to a wedding out of town last night and SD23 had a couple friends over for pizza and drinks before they went out for the night. I checked in on the cameras to see who was in my house and how they were behaving as I was given barely a moments notice that she was having friends over so I didn't not put things away or lock up my office. I also wanted to be sure that the dog that I am watching was ok. I've seen her be mean to another dog I babysit before, just telling the dog she is ugly and saying mean things. Sd is a piece of work. So insecure that she talks down to a dog.

Hi! It has been months since I have posted. It's nice to see some familiar names and lots of new names too. Same ol shit  here but I have an office with a deck and a pull out couch that is my escape and I am writing my first novel. I have most of it (poorly)outlined and I am working on Chapter 7....I have a long way to go.

I just have a question for those who work in the psychology field or mental health field.