St. Jeannine

I think I'm bound for saintum! Since my last blog, Joe and I have gotten temporary guardianship of his nephew Kristofer. He is 6yoa and has never had a stable household to live in as long as he has been alive. He knows very little manners and just assumes that everything he asks for he will get. He's also a liar. He came to us on a chilly Wednesday evening with 2 pairs of shorts, 2 shirts, a pair of windbreaker pants and a pair of jeans, some flip flops and 2 pairs of sneakers. I can most assuredly say that most of the clothes my in-laws were able to get from him so that he's at least have something to wear! I will not get into the gorey details of his parents, just tell you that Joe and I are the best chance this kid has of coming out half way decent. We do not have the money for this; I do not have the patience for this. I sincerely hope that we are able to survive. I feel like I have been on a spending spree buying things that the child needs to just go to school (supplies, clothes and yes head treatment because I just discovered he has lice!). Joe has gotten a paddle which he has had to use on both the boys. (While Marcus thinks it's fun to have Kris here, his demeanor is changing also.) I just feel like crying! I can hardly wait for Christmans! :-)