Bio Shmio

Well, Claudia and Joe's bio mom never showed for the visit on Monday.  Well, technically she never called to confirm that she would be there, which is the same to the courts as a no-show.  We hadn't told the kids yet since we knew that might be a possibility so we just took them to the park instead and they never knew the difference.  This does mean that she will NOT be getting a reschedule/make up visit.  The kids will just not ever see her again.

We will, however, have to figure out how we're going to tell the kids what is going on.  At some point we will have to tell them that they will not be seeing their "Tummy-Mommy" any more (and their dad too, but that's a different story).  I'm really not looking forward to that conversation.  I want to make sure that they know that it's not Darren and me saying they can't visit anymore, but based on their parent's choices the courts have made this decision.  I'm not sure if the kids understand what judges are, but I guess we'll have to talk about it.

I know some people think we tell our kids way too much, and that we offer too big of an explanation when we should just say "cause I say so", but I guess it's just my personal opinion that my kids aren't idiots and they deserve as much info as is possible and appropriate.  

I guess Darren and I have a lot to talk about still.  I hope it goes well, for those of you who pray, it would be nice if you said a few for us.

Thanks.