The Introduction

Back around 2005, I was introduced to the phrase, "other people's children."  I smirked as I first heard it, because of the context in how it was used.  The saying was mainly directed to a conversation involving the type of person who is driving their car down a two-lane road and quickly approaches an intersection.  The left lane is meant to go straight, while the right-hand lane is solely dedicated to right-hand turns.  Yet, this person continues to drive in the left lane until the last possible second and inconsiderately forces their way between two other cars and into the other lane.

Fast forward to 2009, as I am marrying my cousin’s sister.  Wait…that sounds terrible.  See, it was my cousin’s wife who introduced me to her sister.  I love telling that joke when I first meet people, their eyes tend to cross and roll around in their heads before I fill them in to the rest of the story. 

Anyway, so when I decided to ask this girl to marry me, I had also accepted that her son, “Michael,” would move into my home as well.  Not that I needed much convincing.  I knew that Michael was a fantastic kid, but in all honesty, he really needed a male presence in his life after basically being raised by his Mom and paternal Grandmother.  I’ve been Michael’s “Dad” now for almost six years and had a number of experiences with Michael’s birth father that now when I think of, “other people's children,” I can't help but to think of Michael’s biological father...and belly laugh hard enough for my face to turn red and left gasping for air!

Seriously!  I consider myself to be a semi-talented creative writer and I've seen more than my share fair share of movies, but there is no way I think anyone could possibly make up any of the stunts this idiot tries to pull!  

UPDATE:

My hope with this blog is document, highlight, and share his antics to the world!  I really don’t have reason why.  Maybe it has something to do with his constant pursuit to demonstrate how great of a Dad he is to his friends and family…maybe it’s to show his friends and family the other half of the story.  Maybe it’s too damn funny to me not to share!  Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys my new blog as much as I have making fun of this knucklehead! 


I'd also like to add that I will also be including what legal steps we have taken and siting information as I come across it that reflects our particular situation.  I hope that this blog will also help in any "adventures" you might have and I encourage any and all feedback!