So the kids had a great birthday weekend. Saturday they had the freedom to hang out with their friends, and do what they wanted, and then Sunday was family time. Their aunt came with the twins and her older daughter and we had a lot of fun playing, eating and enjoying life with virtually no stresses! It was great and I was totally thankful that she left her husband behind. Although she knew he would be cheating on her while she was gone, at least she was able to enjoy herself. I think she realizes that she can't save her marriage, but she is still willing to put all over her energy into making her kids happy, even if he will try to destroy it all for her.
The greatest part of my day was opening the door to see the babies, and have Kristina scream "JESS!!" and run into my arms. It made me want to cry, but I am happy that they have not forgotten me. It's just one of those things that you think are going to happen, and hope to God it won't. I think my biggest fear was that all of the bonding that we had would go to the wayside because we were no longer there everyday. However, I get the feeling that their mother has been bringing us up as much as possible, especially with all of the problems that they have been having lately. Apparently their TV blew a bulb and it is over $100 to fix. That and all of the other bills are putting them under financial strain again.
Anyway, Maria and I took the kids to the park nearby her house so that the "adults could talk." We all know what that means, so I was more than happy to get out and have some childish fun. The younger kids have really never really experienced anything like swings, or slides, so I was more than happy to let them run free and have a blast. They were a little hesitant at first, but they took some risks, and they had a bunch of fun! Kristina (the twin girl) was a little dramatic when she fell into the dirt, but Kevin was all about dropping in and seeing what it tasted like. He realized pretty quick that dirt is disgusting, and I was happy to have a bottle of water handy! Anywho, the picture above is all of them on the play-set together. The other is a picture that I took of them picking flowers for their mother.
Maria proved to be a really good helper, and I really didn't have a lot to do with her there. She enjoys the kids, and she was very mothering. I think that it is almost time for her to be able to take the reins and start babysitting. Even if it is only for a few hours with adults present.
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