And then sometimes

you get surprised…..
thank you

My new favorite song

Another new balance - July 08

And the balance continues to grow….$9,360.90.
I guess, I’ll just look for the big 10k next month.

juggling

My daughter thinks the concept of juggling is incredible.  Too bad her mommy doesn’t know how to juggle.  Well, bills I can juggle, and usually do quite well.
I said in a previous post that my ultimate hope was that my child’s father didn’t go to jail, but would just man up and take responsibility.
Well he’s [...]

Thoughts on Father’s Day

I pretty much despise the impact of no father on my daughter. It’s hard to separate the disgust at the situation and the man that is behind the situation. I really hate the questions that have been lobbed lately with the Father’s Day ads about why she doesn’t know her father.
But then [...]

Brand New Total

As of June 1st, the new balance on the child support is $8,773.21.  That’s a lot of little shoes, nightgowns, playdoh, daycare, health stuff, princess items, art items, a bike and helmet,  and activities that are  covered by me…..While I’m grateful for the bit that’s been paid since the contempt process started up in February, [...]

Promises….

I’m just going to put it out there that I honored what I said I would about the blog and the attempt for redirects, it’s been modestly successful. It’s almost the end of May and still no child support payment. I don’t know why it surprises me that promises made on the [...]

Mother’s Day

And a Happy Mother’s Day to mom’s out there….
and a big knock on the head to the parents who give no support to their children….

Court

Another payment was made, and I am grateful.

Orange County, Jail, Child Support, Etc

By the way, I do want to clarify something.
My ultimate hope is not that the non-custodial parent goes to jail.  I hope he adheres to the agreement he signed with the court, and comes up with the just over $800 before the next court review date as agreed to in court.
Ultimately it’s not my decision, [...]