Toddlers are Quackers

[fisherlady]

you really should sit down with them and see if they'll sign her over
speaking of which is she there today?

I also think you should be writing a 'diary' ....document what days she is there, what condition she shows up in, what activities you teach her or behaviors she learned elsewhere, what items (including food and drink) you have to provide for her. Having timelines and records can help you later if the so called 'parents' get nasty about anything and start making false accusations or wild claims. They are getting away with a lot now but it will get a lot harder to continue their ways when school comes into the picture. When authorities come down on them they will immediately try to shift blame and you will be the likely target.

Sorry to be gloomy and negative but I have seen it happen....lazy 'parents' are never to blame and you know they would never admit their own faults.

 

[BullChick]

I do have info written down.
At this point, the plan is that I am going to homeschool her. They have been asking for the past year. Even this mess with my marriage has not deterred them from wanting that.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I do have info written down.
At this point, the plan is that I am going to homeschool her. They have been asking for the past year. Even this mess with my marriage has not deterred them from wanting that.

her biological parents are pretty much already giving her to you, just not legally
you already have her weekends, and once you start homeschooling you will have her all week too

 

[Pork Pie]

I do have info written down.
At this point, the plan is that I am going to homeschool her. They have been asking for the past year. Even this mess with my marriage has not deterred them from wanting that.

Tis none of my business, but depending on your objectives, I'd think seeking legal advice as to how and what to do would serve you and Duckling best - just sayin, but sorry if I've offended you by sticking my nose in.

 

[BullChick]

Hey, Suzuki! If you don't want to trust your daughter to help with roll up enchiladas, you could always make a casserole. Put the tortillas in the pan. Don't forget to spray the pan if you're not going to put ssuce down first. Lay down the flour tortillas. Tear one apart to fit into the corners. Add your meat, cheese and jalapeños or whatever else you add. Then top with some more tortillas. You can even add a few layers. Don't forget to top it off with more cheese!!

Even Duckling can make an enchilada casserole. She had the time of her life when I first sat her on the counter, and let her sprinkle the cheese on a casserole.
You can do the same thing to make a breakfast casserole. It is actually a Mexican Christmas casserole. Made with chorizo of course. That casserole has at least three layers. It is great because you prepare it the night before, and cover with foil. Put it in the oven the next morning, and remove the foil about 10 minutes before it is done.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Hey, Suzuki! If you don't want to trust your daughter to help with roll up enchiladas, you could always make a casserole. Put the tortillas in the pan. Don't forget to spray the pan if you're not going to put ssuce down first. Lay down the flour tortillas. Tear one apart to fit into the corners. Add your meat, cheese and jalapeños or whatever else you add. Then top with some more tortillas. You can even add a few layers. Don't forget to top it off with more cheese!!

Even Duckling can make an enchilada casserole. She had the time of her life when I first sat her on the counter, and let her sprinkle the cheese on a casserole.
You can do the same thing to make a breakfast casserole. It is actually a Mexican Christmas casserole. Made with chorizo of course. That casserole has at least three layers. It is great because you prepare it the night before, and cover with foil. Put it in the oven the next morning, and remove the foil about 10 minutes before it is done.

its not that i dont trust her, she doesnt like to help cook, and i dont really have time to let her help make dinner
we eat dinner around 930 most nights
but i was actually thinking of Mexican food tonight so may try your casserole

THANKS
sometimes she helps with Sunday breakfast

 

[BullChick]

Well, there ya go!

 

[BullChick]

 

[BullChick]

Tis none of my business, but depending on your objectives, I'd think seeking legal advice as to how and what to do would serve you and Duckling best - just sayin, but sorry if I've offended you by sticking my nose in.

Of course it is! Posts are public!
I don't have a backbone. The fact that I am still married proves that. I am biding my time, and trying to make sure that I don't get messed over too bad in the end.
As soon as Duckling was born, my mother-in-law told my husband and me that she would be on our side should we decide to take custody. Idk that despite not talkng to me in over a year, she wouldn't still.

 

[Tumbling K]

Of course it is! Posts are public!
I don't have a backbone. The fact that I am still married proves that. I am biding my time, and trying to make sure that I don't get messed over too bad in the end.
As soon as Duckling was born, my mother-in-law told my husband and me that she would be on our side should we decide to take custody. Idk that despite not talkng to me in over a year, she wouldn't still.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobackbone/backbone-the-smart-easy-way-to-a-healthy-back
maybe this can help you MC?