My friend made a comment today about my instant family and I had this thought about those fake trees that you can get as a kid. You know the ones where you add water and they instantly grow! My little instant family came to be just like that...one minute I am happily dating a wonderful man and then the realisation that he comes with two children. It didn't hit me like a tonne of bricks, it was slower than that which I am pleased about because it allowed me to get used to having three new people in my life instead of one.
Talking about the kids, they returned today and the house is full once again. It's a nice feeling know that everyone is home and happy. My partner has had to work tonight so I looked after the girls. It went really well and both girls were fed, bathed and in bed on time :) It might not sound like a big deal to other mothers but for me it is another win. A chance to get to know the children more and establish boundaries and prove to myself that I can do this. Those small things remind me that I am capable and that I can still be a good parent :)
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