Because of his work schedule, on his days off Roy usually doesn't sleep most nights. He tends to get up about two in the morning and play on the computer until 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. then returns to bed to finally sleep again. This morning was the same, except this time on the way to bed he had to maneuver past boxes which Paige had moved into the hallway.
Roy slid into bed next to me and asked what was going on with Jr and Paige - I knew nothing. He informed me of the boxes in the hallway and suggested, "maybe they're cleaning?" Unusual as that may be, it could happen.
A couple of hours later, I finally start moving around the house. I shower and start cooking breakfast for Drew, who falls back to sleep before I can finish getting it ready.
Standing in the kitchen, Jr enters the room to discuss cashing his income tax check, paying on his truck, college, and an unexpected deposit into his checking account. I ask him about the boxes and he responds that Paige is leaving for Vegas for her brother's wedding. I was aware of the impending marriage but never new the exact date. He elaborates that he is not invited to the wedding, and his tone is indication that his feelings are, understandably, hurt by this. He goes on to say that Paige is moving all of her belongings from our home to a friend's home with the idea that she may not return to Jr. Again, he is understandably agitated. I feel badly for him but don't know what to say in response; there really is nothing that can make this better right now. I change the subject back to school and let him know that I will help all I can with it.
A Suburban pulls up to our driveway and waits. Shortly thereafter, Paige and her friends begin loading the Suburban with her belongings. Afterward, she hugs Jr and manages a sniffle, then leaves.
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On another note, I began texting Corey here and there in an effort to move things forward between us. I think it's working. My hope, though, is that he has come to understand what is, and is not, acceptable in our home and with me. I hope there will be no further issue with lies and fights. Consequently, I have invited him home for Thanksgiving and to attend dinner on that day with us at my sister's home. He has accepted and I am looking forward to it.
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The end of the year is coming, and I am so looking forward to the beginning of 2013. I have extremely high expectation for the house this year as we are paying off the Jeep in March and with the additional savings, we will be catching up on other bills and remodeling the casa! <squealing with excitement>
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