okay, i haven't been online for about three days now.
the last most of you knew i was picking up my kids in denver.
so.....we left at 6 am thursday morning for the airport.
our flight was delayed about an hour and a half due to blizzard conditions in Denver.
not bad...we got there a little before they dropped the kids off.
so we picked up the kids.
the looks on their faces was incredible.
clara wouldn't let go of me.
if i had any doubts before that they wouldn't want to live with me they are completely squelched now.
this is HOME to them.
grandma and grandpa's house in denver is a place to visit.....daddy is a person to visit....and they are home where they belong......from their own words.
clara was crying off and on all evening......she was just so overwhelmed...she's the littlest....she'll be four in a couple weeks. ......she was definitely happy.....but she missed me so much.
it was so wrong for her to be away for so long.
she's never been away from me before this.....and that was THREE MONTHS.
a kid that little should never be away from the person that actually raised them for that long of a stretch.
and we got LUCKY......most custody trials don't resolve for a year!
anyway......so our flight was due to leave at 7pm......then it got bumped back to 9:40
due to electrical storms over seattle.
so....okay...a couple more hours to wait.
oh well.
then it got bumped to 10:30
then to 11:22.
then they started doing the math....and saying that our flight might be completely cancelled because our pilot may have been in the air too long already to fly.
they said that if our flight wasn't off the ground by 12:17 that they were going to cancel it and we'd have to fly out in the morning.
we left the ground at 12:13.
3 more hours in the air.
then a 3 hour drive home
we got home around 6am.
the kids had slept on the flight.....and on the drive home......so they were ready to open presents friday morning at 8.
UGGGG.
anyway....then friday evening my guy and his little boy came.
and we hung out with my parents and the girls for the evening and it was fun,.
it's so comfortable together that way with my family.
i've never had that before.
i guess it's a good sign when the best times you have with the guy you like are in a family setting with the kids and stuff.
not that the times alone are bad mind you. *GRIN*
but it just feels....right.
anyway....so they spent the night......we had christmas today...and a birthday party for my guys little boy...my mom is good at throwing stuff together like that at the last minute.
so anyway...that's where i've been over the last couple of days..
how was your weekend??? *laughing*
Fallyn posted on Dec 30, 2007
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Fallyn said on Dec 30, 2007....
oh....i forgot to say why i titled it what i did.
aria...the middle one....was curled up next to me after we finally took off in the air.
after 8 HOURS in the airport at the gate waiting.
she says "mom, this is the best day of my life"
and of course i got tears in my eyes......and said "mine too."
and she said, "i need all the hugs you can give me mom"
*grin* so we didn't let go the whole flight home.
clara was curled up beside me on the other side. and she was half in my lap the whole way too.
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moonriver said on Dec 30, 2007....
fallyn, what can i say? indeed, it's the best day of your (plural) lives. so far. because, hopefully, there will be even better days... :-)
happy new year!
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queenparanoia said on Dec 30, 2007....
fallyn: oh what could i say? i'm so happy for you!!! see i told you you'll get them by christmas!!! this is truly a christmas miracle! i'm glad they are with you... =) -
lfbno7 said on Dec 30, 2007....
nice story. take pictures. -
destinydiva said on Dec 30, 2007....
aaw fallyn i am so happy for you...when i read your post i had a lump in my throat.... then when i read the comment you added...i just started crying!!! :-)
congratulations :-) xx
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fearing said on Dec 30, 2007....
Congrats Fallyn! Glad you have your girls home. -
skald said on Dec 30, 2007....
That is fantastic Fallyn. Now you know that the kids want to be with you and of course a 4 year old should not be so long away from mum Love and hugs to you. Have a happy new year. -
GracefullyGrowing said on Dec 30, 2007....
I can feel how full your hearts are. Just reading it filled mine too.~Grace~ -
travelr712 said on Dec 30, 2007....
boy, do i know that feeling fallyn. i'm so happy your children are back home where they belong! i've been thinking about all you guys for the last two days. i bet it just doesn't quiet seem real yet, does it? did they like the doll house? -
frontanack said on Dec 30, 2007....
Good job fally. Like destiny, I am typing through tears of joy for you. It appalls me what adults will do to little children (fathers and grands... thinking it is ok if they take a child from its mom just because...- -) This is a real victory. Onward and forward. Have a happy new year. :) -
the_infernal_optimist said on Dec 30, 2007....
That's SO wonderful to read, Fallyn (but ugh about all the delays)! I'm so glad they're home.
~Infernal
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wakingharmony said on Dec 30, 2007....
FAllyn I am sooo happy Ill be back I have to go eat. -
frontanack said on Dec 30, 2007....
sorry,fallyn, I thought that I hit the n... Anyways, I can really relate as, I had to run with my eight youngest in 1994/ August.. there were 7 girls and one boy, ages 20 months to 11 years, and the boy was 3 years...And I can remember that all that mattered to me was THEM: keeping them safe and just Keeping them.It reminds me of when Jesus said, "Pray that your flight not be in winter."You can write this one down in your book: "I did it in winter!" : ) ; ) -
gingersoul said on Dec 30, 2007....
Fallyn........oh, i know exactly what you mean......Any time my daughter comes back home after visiting her father and his new family and she hugs me like she never hugged me before and she sighs "It's so good to be home again, mom"...... i know i am doing just the rigth thing and everything is going to be allright.
Happy New Year with your kids....:-).
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wantingmore said on Dec 30, 2007....
Fallyn...I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU! I can imagine how great it must feel to have the girls home. Yay!!! Have a very Happy New Year...I'm sure you will...and enjoy every second you have with your loved ones.
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silverwhisper said on Dec 30, 2007....
[hug]
welcome back, fallyn, i've missed seeing you. it's heartwarming to read this. :>
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polarheart said on Dec 30, 2007....
Fallyn, I was thinking about you whilst you've been away and wondering how the collection of the children went. I am really so happy for you and I know your heart must be just bursting with love an joy. . .it is good to read success stories like this :-) -
crybabylu said on Dec 30, 2007....
JR & I are celebrating with you. This is great news, and we are full of jubilation for you. -
-ocean- said on Dec 30, 2007....
aww, such a sweet story, behind the disasterous weather. Hope you all have a great many happy days together! -
Twylarants said on Dec 30, 2007....
Flyn~ YAY!
Twy
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RollingC said on Dec 30, 2007....
Congratulations Fallyn.... it's wonderful to hear that you had a happy ending.
{{{ HUGS }}}
Hope that you have a Wonderful New Years also.
Rc
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Mamie said on Dec 30, 2007....
there's no place like home! Glad you made it all safely...happy new year to you and yours. Blessings all...mamie -
pickersplock said on Dec 30, 2007....
I'm glad your kids are finally home!!! -
wakingharmony said on Dec 30, 2007....
Fallyn~ I feel for you little 4 yr old. when Dennis was that age is when his dad tried to \do that same thing....I got him for Christmas but when he had to go back his big blue eyes pleaded "Mommy Please!!! I want to stay with you!!! My Heart was breaking I told him I had to see the judge. He said tell the Judge I don"t want to go. oh Gosh hon my heart is breaking all over..he eventually got to come back not to long but for a little one that is so attached to mommy...It is a heart breaker!!!!! So you enjoy And GOD Bless you all If you need help we ARE HERE!!!!! What a wonderful way to start the New Year!!! Love to you and Your Girls, Margaret -
Tinaflying said on Dec 30, 2007....
Oh
I have the same experience before. I am gald for you
One day ,I happen to find some good ideas on the site mybikermatch dot com
which help to deal with it easily
Congratulating you again
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kruuyai said on Dec 31, 2007....
Oh, Fallyn.... this was really a sweet, heartwarming story. I'm so glad the custody dispute got settled in time for Christmas. This is one you and the kids will remember forever. -
wombat said on Dec 31, 2007....
Wow, Fallyn! I am so happy for you all! I can't imagine such anticipation and then such joy when you were finally reunited! What a beautiful "Christmas present" for you and your girls! Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with many new days of the good old-fashioned kind of calm and happy days ahead!{{{{{hugs and love from wombat!}}}}} -
vacantmind said on Dec 31, 2007....
I am so glad the girls are HOME!
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husbandhater said on Dec 31, 2007....
Congrats again. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time. -
Fallyn said on Dec 31, 2007....
i don't even know what to say now. *grin*
thankyou everyone!!!! *HUGEST HUGS EVER*
sorry i haven't been around much. i'm just not used to how much time they take up.......
there is just so much.
i don't even know where to start.
we're having a good time.
it's going to take some work to get them back to normal.....but.....it's worth it.
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wakingharmony said on Dec 31, 2007....
Happy New Year Sweethearts (girls too) i didn't expect to see you around much,Thats what Moms do.... Drop in when you can let us know how you are!!
what away to start off your New year!! With your Babies!! -
Fallyn said on Jan 01, 2008....
YAY! *GRIN*
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pookiedookie said on Jan 02, 2008....
I'm glad you got thru that nightmare, Fallyn, and have your girls safely tucked in at home.....Happy New Years.......Duke
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