2011

I have a closet in my office with wire shelfing (that closet hanging things that are elfa clones) and some plastic bins and real elfa drawers to hold the smaller stuff. It also holds a large Kohler stepon trash can that I got from Costco a while back for disposal. I keep some wipes and a spare diaper in a drawer in the bathroom. My truck has these two hidden compartments under the rear floor mats I call the "live wells".   I keep a few diapers in there for emergencies as well.

Chapter 85 – New Year, New Challenges for Bigs and Kids alike – and more kids now and again (or January 2026) –– back to school, work,    more Foster Kids short term guests in respite, and Byrony’s babies arrive in her 37th week;  part 3, week of Monday  12th January first chunk (Monday 12th only) Suzy has floating standby help; i.e. can cover when a temp foster kid, and when Bryony’s  kid comes, or similar . They all met the previous week, with the current house being reminded of the password (Maple) if someone other than  a Parent or Grandparents picks you up from school (this was inspired by American practice but one of  Lisa’s initial early foster kids had previously been a snatch victim/survivor). She had dropped the kids back off, preparing of course  for the 10.00 DCC Social and Fostering Monday  12th January . In the interim; an unexpected call from Kim Boyle (ED: yes from Different for Girls the British Trans movie; BUT not intentionally this time , and kid Melissa Boyle her 3yo daughter from previous relationship) number came up; she is the new partner of Jared Smithson (the father of the kids / and also new next of kin for kids stuff); who she had obviously given each others details.. . As of course Roseanne  and Jared were going to their home Tuesday of course , so she assumed she was possibly ringing as ended up being double booked; however she was in fits of tears …  transpires mid-evening last night ; Jared slipped into a Coma. Suzy said she could help her ; without moving  in on her territory; come over after 11.00 and we will get you talked about what we can do… He  had no history of any issues for either family side… while progress was indeed stagnant just now and as well she dropped her daughter off earlier (Barnhill Nursery School before Primary School) before wanting to  intending to ICU at Ninewells . However she says Suzy can catch her up next, and we can drive you too! With Suzy on big screen TV downstairs; she found her Daddy … She told him  the news; and she’s coming over around 11.00 as she is so upset and tearful, so we can try and discuss things;  as well as telling their oldest two, and any ways we can help her or her Daughter? Jeff was surprised BUT everyone in the family would wish him well; Suzy thought he was double booked tomorrow; but something else.. Jeff was asked to get the youngest two who are not at school (the 6-week old twins) as well let their Workers in, with it now being 09.55. 10.00ish both  Helen Cooper and MJW arrived .  Before they started anything Suzy stood up, explained what she was told by Kim in last hour, and she’s coming round so to see how we can help her, and as well as telling his oldest two of the news!  Everyone genuinely wishes he makes a full recovery, with no one deserving that being the more Common Theme.  After that and an otherwise an unremarkable meeting other than Jared and Roseannes move (to Blackness Primary School) next week, DEPENDING HOW THEY TAKE THE NEWS of course…  Next meeting kids after School Thursday, as standard , this week  at Suzy’s home.   After they left; Suzy told those still there of the news, as well about her arriving at 11.00.    Kim arrived and explained in various details ; with everyone wishing her partner and her family all the best.   A plan was made, before driving to the School then Hospital  with Jared and Roseanne’s school being made aware and both siblings been given the news ; and taking around for a short time (with ICU time being ideally kept short obviously bar her partner .) The kids would have 1hr with their unconscious father before Suzy drove herself with Jared and Roseanne; while Kim stays there for a couple hours before dinner then back then coffee then heading home if required  (with Suzy giving her 200 pounds for a taxi home for anything else she might need: in real life virtually all Dundee taxis are cash only with full Chip n Pin/Contactless now in all  6 Lisas father officers a distant fantasy;  most the other Scottish cities take card , with Dundonian taxi drivers always claiming broken) while her daughter Melissa in the spare room of the Annexe (school telling her after they were phoned) next to Jared and Roseanne; with a little building work during the day; but Kim was calming down! Before leaving everyone was updated with the changes to plan. A message was made for Suzy’s inner circle; so no surprise if her Mum walks in and sees a new kid in Melissa… She would stay with Suzy that night at least, possibly longer. The following morning Daddy Jeff would take her to school, and if still ongoing each day with his boss Stroudo aware (no wise cracks as her Stepdad was seriously ill).  After lunch they left for the School, Suzy took Jeffs car leaving 13.05, Menzieshill School 13.30 (she went to hug both Jared and Roseanne by way of commiseration…) after getting to ICU Ninewells 13.55. Kim went in first of all, with  Jared, Roseanne and Suzy (in facemasks and aprons) around 14.20, while Kim was clearly worst affected, Suzy did say when people are in this state, they sometimes can be helped by trying to speak to them! Both Jared and Roseanne did indeed!                 Jeff stayed home taking Suzy’s place with Byrony around the home  after lunch, bar the School Run. Daddy Jeff surprised picking up Rose “Daddy??? “ before explaining the story that Jared and Roseanne’s father is seriously ill and his stepdaughter Melissa is staying with us tonight at least ; she had not been told BUT messages were sent to Avery (Byron too but he had taxi transport paid  by DCC), with the Menzieshill pickup irrelevant today, however Kim; s daughter Melissa had been given a phone call that she’d be going to Suzy’s , with one of her Mothers Aids helping in her own car; with her daughter already getting on well with Jared and Roseanne! Suzy, Jared and Roseanne headed for home 15.10 (home 15.35), with Melissa s extra ride by  leaving promptly after getting  over  to Suzy’s 16.10 (close to being other end of City). All had been aware by that point that they were coming , but just in case , Suzy stood up reminded  her while Jared Roseanne’s and the new twins birth father is seriously ill, and this is his  step-daughter from another relationship of her Mother Kim and her name is Melissa. She is staying  with us tonight at least so her mother can concentrate on seriously ill partner. The kids welcomed them in and she was shown round and shown around the stuff downstairs stuff, pointing across the road saying she will be in one of the rooms in what we call our Annexe (pointing over the road) next to Jarded and Roseanne. She enjoyed meeting the other younger family members; with her already knowing Jared and Roseanne… Suzy then said we will next be willing to get you any takeaway or food delivery tonight; and she chose a McDonalds. Suzy double-checked her mother and father wanted their usuals (they did), setting up a delivery for 17.30… She was taken though to the playroom, while Jared and Roseanne were walked through to study. Suzy  first question was how they were holding up ; they were a bit scared both they admitted BUT Similar level of being scared when their father left and when their Mother died …. However they admitted they were doing better with Daddy Jeff and yourself too. She obviously appreciated that comment (gave them both each a massive hug!);  and went back to the main room after reminding them about them not going tomorrow BUT if he remains there long term , she would liase with Kim (his new partner) before  maybe taking you up maybe once or twice a week more ? The delivery arrived (Suzy ordered extra ice cream for all three affected who could eat in Melissa, Jared and Roseanne; machine working failing that extra apple pies ; with ice cream making everyone happier; scientific Mum fact!), with Suzy’s mother and farther arriving home per usual in the same hour. Suzy’s mother Orla was trying to ease Melissa’s situation (with no mother for 1 night at least) and was making jokes such as previously being taller than Suzy’s (“I was 7” she replied) and similar making her at ease. After taking her to the playroom , everyone’s bedtime came soon enough with Suzy walking Melissa over to the Annexe. Upon the parents own bedtime the mused about things ; with everyone in home already praying to god (Or whoever is upstairs) that night he recovers; rather than passes away in a hospital of all places, with Suzy getting serious brownie points from Jeff, before she received head, and it was AMAZING head!... … in other news from Monday, work did start in the Annexe for making more bedrooms. Suzy and Jeff did discuss if she “as very popular at work every time” potentially going to every other Tuesday or every Tuesday, in any case Jeff said “Well you are always very popular my baby girl” BUT he had no objections; BUT Suzy did stress she will near go back to work as often as before, her being committed as a full time mother and enjoying it so that WOULD NOT change. They already have a flexi-sitter for Tuesdays when required , and decided to discuss it again once things have settled down, with Suzy intending to message Doctor Reynolds tomorrow in any case. Suzy and Jeff had also another sit down meeting with her pregnant daughter Byrony;  she was reminded  once again if the birth causes an issue with your kids , we will always love her no matter what BUT we do sincerely hope everything goes well (Me and Daddy Jeff) and your two sons are happy and healthy!   In addition the decision had been made that Suzy’s mother Orla’s car would be traded in for a 16 seat minibus (this time just a basic Transit; with her driving since late 80 s so long no permit required) this was done on Sunday with her picking up the second one that Saturday. This was so she can help with all School Drop offs; with obviously as well as Harris 1 but would be 2 , Rose to drop at Nursery School, and Jared and Roseanne now too, and if Suzy gets any more kids! Lisa’s hubby / Daddy Steve and the Contractor from Keating Smith was at DCC Meeting, hearing her version of Suzy’s going up in the world was approved with no additional conditions.

in my closet i have a shelf system that is just all diapers, powder, and lotions in my closet i have a shelf system that is just all diapers, powder, and lotions

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