I've blogged in the past about how awful my SIL (DH's sister) is. I could write a novel about all the examples of why she is just a horrible, self-entitled selfish person. It's hard to believe DH is related to her, except she is similar to MIL, just a thousand times worse.

Back to school night was this week for our DS4, and the little project waiting for us asked about our family. DS4 only said he had 2 brothers, so DH had to point out to him when we got home that he also has big sister SD25. I kept my mouth shut, but I didn't think it worth correcting a 4 year old about a half-sister who currently lives across the country and he sees maybe once or twice a year.

I just got the "diagnosis" that my 4 year old son has ADHD. I say "diagnosis" because he is only 4 and the doctor only wanted it formalized so that he can continue with an IEP through kindergarten, but she does think he really has moderate ADHD. I thought of him as strong-willed, and doing #2 on the potty has been next to impossible for over a year, but I was surprised by the diagnosis. After talking to her, I now see the signs and agree with it.

I blogged recently about ex’s and funerals. Well, I just saw my friend and heard a story that makes me rethink my future actions when either BM or DH should pass (hopefully not for a very, very long time!)

My friend (BM in this case) was married to XH for 35 years. They have 2 adult children, SD and SS, and a few grandchildren. XH cheated on BM numerous times, and one of the affairs resulted in a child, although BM did not find out for many years. It may have been the catalyst to their divorce, but I’m sure it was only one of many reasons.