The last couple of days have been incredibly draining. We all came to the agreement that my nephew should be here with me, despite what my sister wanted. Yesterday I met our family friend to pick him up, and he and I spent the day together getting him situated. We went and got him some new undies ;), socks and jeans, and a closet organizer. When I got him I had a car load of stuff. We went through everything, including his clothes that he said he doesn’t wear half of-or they didn’t fit. I told him we would take them to one of the local thrift shops and sell them, and the money he makes will be his.
He, like any kid- loved that idea:)

I spoke to his teacher and she agreed that he should take the day off and she was not concerned about him making up his work. She told us to enjoy the day, maybe get some ice cream. I told my nephew that part of his homework was to get some ice cream. He thought that was funny and I at least got a grin out of him… so we headed to Baskin Robbins. Before walking in I told him he should feel very loved because I normally don’t step foot in that place. (The smell of sweets makes me want to hurl…lol)

I met his teacher this morning and she said she will make sure and “give him extra love”. I’m so thankful for her and her help with everything.
It actually took a couple of hours before he started acting like himself again after getting him. He seems happy now and even my sister finally came to her senses and was ok with him being with me. She knows deep in her heart that he is better off here with his family.

I’m going to take him this weekend to visit his sister and my mom. He and my mom are super close. She’s been helping take care of him in the same house since he was a baby. I’m so lucky to have her, and so is he.

I made a promise to my nephew one day that I would make sure that everything would be ok. I’m going to do my best to keep that promise.