My Prince Charming

We haven't had a bank account for some time. Owed the bank money, yadda yadda yadda. So yesterday, Royce went to clear some things up with the bank, and got another one started. So we are feeling good about that. This time we are going to be much more careful and appreciative of it. So that is on the right track. Last week he installed our new hot water heater and a few days ago fixed the pipe that attaches to the roof so it would pass the inspection, and yesterday the gas company came out and turned our gas back on. So now we have hot water again. You don't know whatcha got till its gone, trust me. We were showering over at my mom's. I'm sure she is happy about it too. And last night I signed up for 2 extra shifts on the pay period that will finance Christmas. So, things are getting better and better.

The kids teeth are finally getting done, its a long process, with lots of dental procedures. Its funny how I have 3 dads for my kids, but only one of them - Royce - actually contributes to any of their medical/dental expenses. ALL of the kids medical expenses have been left up to me and Royce. Mike and Kirk have NEVER helped with those. But we are finally getting it done. At the beginning of next year, 2010, we will both have flexible spending accounts with the maximum allowed, so we will have $10,000 of pretaxed money to spend on everyone. The plan is to get all the cavities and fillings fixed in 2010, then to get the braces started.

After I went to work last night, Royce came home, cleaned the kitchen, did all the dishes. Next weekend we are taking a day and mega-house cleaning. Every room, thoroughly. So those are my plans for next weekend. Exciting, huh?

Royce and Tyler haven't gotten along for a long time. Probably from the start. There was always that tension - at first Royce "taking" Mom away, then as the years went on, disagreeing with him, Tyler not liking things Royce did - and alot of it rightfully so - as far as the house went and drinking etc. Well, Royce had a talk with Tyler last night. Apologized for things, and let Tyler know that he is committed to the house and our family. Its one of those things I wanted Royce to do, but don't want him to do it unless he means it, so kinda has to do it on his own, not because I'm asking him to. Well, last night he did. I am so happy about this. I know trust takes a long time, but I think things are going to go smoother from now on.

I'm so lucky to have Royce. He has never been or will be a domestic person. He just isn't. It was alot to have him want to be part of my life enough to get married and to take on my 4 kids and my house, and my life. It feels so good to have him help me with the bills and the house and the kids. And to mean it and want it. I have never had this with a guy. Kirk never helped me, and was always so mean. I would never have left him if he hadn't been so mean. But I could only take so much. When I left, and realized that Mike wasn't going to help me either, I kinda accepted the fact that it was me and the kids on our own. But then Royce came along. We have had our share of problems, but he really really loves me and I love him to pieces. It was instant from our first date - and we knew it. I don't write about him very often. Maybe I should. Just wanted to today.

Love you Roycie.