So sick of it! We have them for the month on July and I want them to go back to "crazo". It is just too much work. And I don't do much for them, FDH does, but it changes what we would do, what we eat, where we go, our conversations. My house look like kids are there...you know what I mean? It just doesn't stay clean.

The kids are good kids, truthfully I am blessed. They like me and I like them.

I am taking the first major road trip with fdh, fsd10 and fss13.
We are driving 12 hours for a week of vacation. The thought of being trapped in a car with them terrifies me.

My daughter who is now 29 would sleep for hours when we went on road trips. Also being an only child she could and did amuse herself for hours.

What should I expect? And advise for me on how to keep them happy and busy?

My best friends are my family. I was a very late in life child, my mother wanted nothing to do with me. So needless to say I have a pretty non existent relationship with her. It is polite and distant. My dad who loved me and cared for me passed away many years ago.

BF and I had our usual discussion about marriage. I like dating him. He stays with me when he doesn't have the kids and when he does he goes back to his house with them. I have alone time. It is perfect for me. BF wants more.

When you date someone you put effort and work into a relationship. You cannot take it for granted. You are dating...not married.