Well Christmas is here again. It seems like it was just last month that we were celebrating Christmas. The good thing about time moving so fast is that my "Off-Years" are gone quicker than it took to get here. By "Off-Year", I am referring to the years that my girls are with their mom.
I know that I should be counting my blessings because I will have Lil E on Christmas Day, the girls will be enjoying Christmas with their mom and family, and I will have my girls for a week following Christmas. There are many dads, moms, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins that will not be seeing their loved ones this Holiday season, or anytime soon ... and many will not be by their choice, but that of a misguided parent. I hope that those misguided parents let God into their hearts and do what is right for their children.
This year is especially difficult for me. Not only will I be a long time without family around, but the financial drain from attorneys and the courts is depleting all that I have worked so hard to save. Rather than spend the time away from my children shopping for their Christmas gifts, I have to pay my attorney and spend the week trying to figure out how Santa is going to afford gifts to the same quality as in previous years. I guess they will be getting a letter from Santa this year ... explaining "Economics" and "Financial Difficulties". The funny thing is that I believe that this hurts me more than it will likely hurt them. They are quite amazing girls ... and I love them so dearly.
"Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas this year is the following:
1) For Kadin and Gracie to smile from the time I pick them up on December 28th to the time I take them back to school.
2) For Christmas to pass as quickly as possible.
3) For children to be reunited with their fathers (you can have the year to accomplish this task).
4) For a happy, healthy Christmas for my family and friends.
And in case I have not thanked you for all the years of gifts, Thank You and I Love You ... Both of You ;0)
Your Son ... I mean, Big Daddy DLC"
Merry Christmas and have a safe and joyous Holiday.
