nicram1992-50292091 @nicram1992-50292091
The last few years have been quite the ride. I've had to deal with the loss of my husband and the subsequent marriage of our kids to their respective partners. It's been a bit of an adjustment, but I'm learning to cope. My new step-kids are lovely and my husband is treating me well enough. We're still in that honeymoon phase where he's doing everything possible to make sure I feel loved and wanted again.
The only downside of this situation is the fact that my kids don't really want to spend time with us anymore, preferring instead to hang out with their new partners' families. It's understandable given their age, but it still stings a bit. Still, we do get to see them occasionally for holidays or special events, and I'm just grateful they're happy.
We've also started getting into a routine of having weekly family gatherings where everyone can come over and catch up with each other. The kids love seeing the new addition to our little nuclear family and my husband adores spending time with the whole crew. It's been nice bonding with them like this, even if it is just through our weekends together.
