November 2, 2014
Chapter 47: In Other News
Mom finally had her elder birthday! Women are so much stronger than men are emotionally. She’s not afraid of getting old or dying. I think she actually looks forward to...
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November 1, 2014
Chapter 46: The Lopes Family
One thing my father said to me while he was “training” me to do these stories was “do not forget about the other children.” So, here’s an update on Jasmine...
October 30, 2014
Chapter 44: Baby Fever
Hey guys. This is Jayden. My father passed away a few days ago, and so I will be carrying the torch and continuing this story. He taught me very well...
October 29, 2014
Chapter 43: So Hard to Say Goodbye
I definitely misjudged Joshua. I thought he was just some low-life knucklehead that just wanted to screw my daughter and live off her parents. But like you saw yesterday, he...
October 28, 2014
Chapter 42: All Good Things
You know…I exerted so much energy worrying and complaining about my kids that I never even thought to sit back and watch how things unravel. I never considered that things...
October 27, 2014
Chapter 41: The Craziest Day
Aiden has found that he loves being a grandfather! He is terribly sorry about what he said about Jasmine and wishes he could take it back. The twins both do some shocking things in this chapter. Click to find out what they do.
October 26, 2014
Chapter 40e: Jasmine
I was very happy and relieved when I found out that Jazzy decided which man she wanted to be with, but maybe it was a misguided happiness. I have to...
October 25, 2014
Chapter 39: Grown Little People
I’m not happy. I don’t know who these grown little people are who live here! It’s like I have a completely different family now. I have grown little people giving...
October 24, 2014
Chapter 38: Not Ready For This
Ever since that beautiful conversation with my wife, our relationship has blossomed. We could not be happier! Sure, things are still hard, and we still see each other like every...
October 23, 2014
Chapter 37: The Crazy Train
Aiden is struggling to juggle his new crazy life. He reflects on fatherhood and marriage and how hard they both really are. He and Dulce hadn’t been connecting as often, and he feared that they may begin to grow apart. He made several attempts to make time to speak with her, but no time was ever the right time. Finally, one morning before work, the only time they would have together all day, he sat down to discuss the matter. Click to read how that conversation went.
October 22, 2014
Chapter 36: New Kids On the Block
Jazzy was the best big sister on the planet. At least she wanted to be. She welcomed the twins with opened arms. But, when the twins grew up, they were...
October 20, 2014
Chapter 34: Our Little Families
Dee works nights as the head dish washer at the diner. We didn’t think it was going to be a problem, but I think the effects of our opposite schedules...
October 19, 2014
Chapter 33: Jazzy
Ok, folks, pardon me for a second, but I am going to use my proud papa privileges and dedicate this entire chapter to my little princess Jazzy! Now, I know...
October 18, 2014
Chapter 32: It’s the End of the World As We Know It
It’s funny how life works out. Aiden is my cousin, and we both grew up without siblings. All we had was each other. We still live together, we got married...
October 13, 2014
Chapter 27: The New Normal
Joy and I were getting along just fine–just like we always did. Fortunately (more like unfortunately), we were extremely accustomed to tragedy and had the battle scars to prove it....
October 9, 2014
Chapter 24: Me and My Boy
Y’all know I’m in the doghouse. Adalyn and I are taking a little time apart to think things over and figure out how we’re going to move forward. In the...
October 7, 2014
Chapter 22: In Other News
In the midst of all my personal drama, good things have been happening in the family. Joy asked me to bake a birthday cake for Ava. I mean, before I...
October 5, 2014
Chapter 19: The Perfect Little Family
Shortly after Ava was born, we celebrated Avery’s birthday. I must admit…for an old dude, he looks good. I wish he’d put some clothes on sometime though! Actually, we celebrated...
October 1, 2014
Chapter 11: The Inevitable
Xavier is troubled about his impending death which drives him to spend more time with the family, make more money, and teach Donovan about the legacy.
September 30, 2014
Chapter 10: This Is How We Do It
Dononvan surprises the family when he ages up, and Sandra celebrates her elder birthday.