Drama, drama, drama

Amanda came over tonight to give the kids' their late birthday presents. She gave me the dish on all the new goings-on with the Smith family...

Randy and Matt were laid off from their jobs a few weeks back. Randy is living at Matt's house, along with Austin (not working), Kaitlyn (working), Michaela (baby), Matt's girlfriend Cassity (not working), Cassity's little boy (baby), and Austin's friend Dominick (working). So out of 6 adults, only 2 are working. Cynthia has been making the house payment but now can't make hers this month because of all the help she has given her kids.

Scott had texted me a few weeks back saying he was getting married. So I asked Amanda about that. Well, it appears that Samantha is expecting. But she is not sure which of 4 different guys is the father. Amanda thinks they are still together, but not sure about the getting married thing.

As far as Cassandra is concerned...it turns out that she wanted to move in with Josh but Jason didn't, so she said she was going anyways. Jason and her fought about it for a good long time and he finally conceded and said they could move in January when the lease was up on their apartment and he would go with. So, needless to say, marriage on shaky ground there... ~Big surprise~

Aleta is now living at Cynthia's with Devin, with the baby I presume.

Whew, it is exhausting hearing about what is going on with them. I told Amanda I couldn't keep up. I am so glad she is stable. She was talking about how she wanted 4 kids, but was so tired that they might wait for the next 2. Her baby is due on January 1st. Miley was with her and she is so cute and well behaved. Elden called while she was here, and I am just so happy that they have things together. Although his sister and her 4 year old are living with them, they seem so with it, especially compared to the rest of the group.

So, no child support for who knows how long. I will not allow my kids with their dad right now because of the things Amanda says goes on at that house. It's really sad when Matt's fridge is stocked with beer and they complain about not being able to buy milk. Amanda said there are empty/half empty cans all over the house, with the 2 babies walking all over. It's a shame. There is no way I will let my kids go over there, not that I see that as a problem. Randy is still hiding from me, so I don't have to really worry about him wanting to see them.

Amanda said Christmas will be at her house this year and she will tell me when they plan to get together. I am glad. I think I will try to make it there. It was really good to talk to her tonight. I only wish Annee hadn't heard most of what she said. Although she was trying to be careful with what she said, you can only hide so much from a mind as bright as Annee.

I am so grateful that I don't have to deal with all of that. I love my kids and the little family that we are. I know we are doing good and have great things in store for us. I am very grateful for the stability that comes with living the right way.