One month check-in, kids are fine…ish? I mean, they’ve seen me shirtless way more than anyone should but I’m just here to teach them about the harsh realities of the world. Oh both your parents are dead? Cool. Look at your fat bitch of an uncle lmao. I don’t think I’m doing this guardian thing correctly but it’s what I got and unfortunately for them, what they’ve got. One day at a time. Many thanks to everyone asking how I’m doing and I’m 98%-99% fine. Could be 100% but I don’t know if anyone is ever 100% fine mentally but hey, I’m probably wrong. At any rate, I think I have the right temperament for this change in my routine. And really, I’m fine and I’m happy to see the outpouring of support from everyone for these kids.
My checklist of things to do has changed from like, 5 months ago.
Used to be something like:
Work
Nap
Ignore pressing home projects
Taco Bell v Chipotle for dinner
Now it’s been upgraded to:
WorkNap
Raise 5 sumbitches
Ignore pressing home projects
Taco Bell v Chipotle for dinner
Notice how there is not much time for napping? Much disappoint.
Also, my respect for you parents and/or guardians went up a little bit. Like, not too much ‘cause you fuckers did it to yourselves. But good job for keeping on. I didn’t realize how much you are a broken record. Like my dudes please clean up your shit. Also, why do I have to keep asking you to do this? Oh you don’t want to clean? The Internets are about to be mysteriously broken on just your shits. Crazy AF right?
Any pro tips I am happy to listen to and then quietly ignore.
As mentioned previously, uncler beef raising energy is much different than parent raising energy.
But it’s cool I guess. Better me than some randoms. Do I want them to be happy? Mostly. You have to give them just enough weird vibes that they want to bootstrap themselves out of this sumbitch. The incredibly white thighs are just a bonus.
Actual list:
Work
Nap
Raise 5 sumbitches
Late bus pickup
PTO meeting
Cub scout shit
Band shit
Orchestra shit
Pick up cell phone ‘cause 13 (recently promoted) got bustedCook food instead of drink beerCook food and drink beer
College shit.
High school shit.
Junior High shit.
Elementary school shit.
Pep rally shit.Ignore pressing projects
Taco Bell v Chipotle for dinner
Stephanie WhatItDo McGrew said, Bee, I have no doubt that the kids will be so grateful for everything you are doing for them. The universe works in mysterious ways, and I can truly relate to your experience because I have also taken in five of my nephews and stepped into the role of guardian. It has been a whirlwind to say the least, but I would rather they be with me than with someone they do not know. Each day brings its own challenges and rewards, and I just try to take it one step at a time.
It is incredible how much your priorities shift when you are responsible for little ones, and I could not agree more about the creative parenting strategies that come into play. The “internet mysteriously breaking” is a method I have also used, and it certainly produces quick results.
I am wishing you all the best as you continue on this journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever need support, encouragement, or even if you would like me to send a bottle of whiskey your way.
In reply to Stephanie WhatItDo McGrew, Bee said, hey Steph! First we were GORUCK bros and now we’re guardian bros!! Absolutely correct on the priority changes and great for your new squad! I feel you on the ‘me’ instead of ‘unknown thems.’ While I am not able to articulate it in a more thoughtful/eloquent way, I am 100% glad it’s me and did it with no reservations. BUT if you would have asked me if I wanted to take between 1 and 5 of them in with no other things changing?? I’d be like ‘hell nah!!!’ lmao.