So Chris found another woman. This is just what I predicted would happen in time. Of course this isn't that difficult to do. With him wanting to be in Birmingham every day, it was all part of his plan to be apart from his folks here so he could do as he pleased. The way he announced his indiscretion to Nikki was no doubt meant to be hurtful. And now a breaking straw and she says she is done with him. Where does that leave her. In the past year to accommodate his preferred schedule, she has rearranged her life to where she will have to continue working overnight for a long time before things can get better. She must have some time now to get her self organized. She'll have to be everything to those boys. That's where the intervention must be. If we enable, it must be to enable her to build those relationships with her sons, not take over. Create those opportunities.
Welcome to planet Earth. The little fellow weighed in at 8lbs 2 oz and 20 inches. I don't think he appreciates the attention he was getting at the moment. This was apparently during his weighing in and bath time. This is the time that they stick the heel for some blood work. Poor little fellow. It doesn't get much better for us. The Buddha said, "life is suffering." Ain't it the truth! But there will be some pretty nice moments. Witnessing the miracle of new life is one of the better ones. I am glad to see some males coming to the family. All those years outnumbered by the women of the house have taken a toll. Now maybe we can see some manly influence for a change.