After six months of living with our family, Greg moved back to his Mom’s house on Sunday.
They arrived when I was making dinner, packed his stuff up, and left. I had no idea he was leaving that day – Bay didn’t say a word. I knew that he was going to leave this Summer, but not when. Later, she told me that they were also broken-up. I’m not sure where they stand now. I don’t want to push her – she will talk to me about it when she feels up to it.
Bailey is doing pretty good. She can’t talk …read more

My teenagers – Bailey and her boyfriend, Greg - are already bored with Summer Vacation. Their break began on Friday, it’s now Sunday evening.
They are actually saying “I’m bored,” I’m not just guessing here. Bay and Greg need to find some activities, some things to do with kids their own age, because while having a board game tournament is a fun idea, it does lead to statements like, “It’s just an &^%$in’ board game, Greg!”
So far, I’ve suggested calling friends for a sleepover, but “everyone” is either out of town or sick.
Taking a walk, also not met with much enthusiasm. They …read more

My teenagers went to the prom this weekend. They were very stressed out in the days leading up to the prom – lots of yelling at each other and me. The prom can mean a lot of pressure with expensive clothes, expensive plans, expensive after-plans.

I kept trying to remind them, “It’s really just about the two of you spending time together,” but they didn’t buy that idea at all. They’d nod and act like they were listening, but I could see that the wheels were spinning and Bay was still thinking, okay, how can I afford to get a french …read more