Dad, Fred Klaass, Cheryl Meacham Klaass, Joseph & Leah Westover, Charlie Westover, Anthony Westover, Corinda Westover, C. J. Westover, Pearl Westover, (Far back row) Christian Lauritzen, Julie & Noelle Westover, Kyle Lauritzen, Jerry & Jason Klaass, (Front group of kids) Lealannie Westover, Brittany Westover, Dapne Klaass, Keegan Klaass, (Extreme front) Michael Westover.
Many of my family of origin are missing: My Mom, Cathleen Klaass; Laurie Klaass; Peter Klaass; Christine Smith; Andrew Klaass; Lise Klaass; and 2 brothers in heaven, Stephen Michael Klaass & Philip Aaron Klaass.
Blessings promote happiness and well-being...thats my family! Especially my four children: Christian, Kyle, Michael, & Noelle...you are my blessings. I'm so happy to be your Mom, I get to love you throughout life and all eternity! I am blessed to have a life full of rich experiences, not always so easy, but I learn from the hard times. I'm thankful Noelle was blessed by her Daddy in church on June 10th. It was a great photo opportunity (smile : p)...great memory of family gathering to welcome my little girl. The food was great, too!
I haven't been blogging for the last three months, why? I dare say, I was so perplexed this summer with my stepkids in town for 6 weeks!!! Uhmmm... postpartum period and 3 extra kids = argh! It was a tough time emotionally & in every other way. Two of my three stepkids like to challenge every boundary, and I don't see a great forecast for their teenage years. I hope for better times... hoping, not expecting. I'm sure I need to change my perspective, but ohhh it's tough! (biting tongue right now).
Anyone have advice on the way to face the trials of stepmothering? I'm open to suggestions, or I just may re-locate every summer!!! (ha ha?)