Alrighty... This will be a sort of "about me and my family" page.
My family is definitely... different. Here's a summary:
My mom has been married 3 times. Therefore, there are a few more sides to my family than just two.
Her first husband is my biological father. He lives in Florida and we aren't that close. His side of the family lives mostly in Wisconsin with some in Maryland. That is the part of my family that I know the least. It wasn't until I was 16, did I have contact with him again.
Mom's second husband is my sister Callie's father. I grew up with the knowledge that he was my "daddy" and his parents were my grandparents. Until I was 10 years old, this was what I knew as my family. Then, when they were divorced, I wasn't allowed to see them and Callie was. That's when I found out what divorce was and that it had happened in my life once before. The first time happened when I was 18 months old.
Then, after some years of living with mom and Callie, her future third husband came into the picture. This time, he had 2 girls of his own. So then, it was Heidi, Holly, Me, and Callie. After a couple of years, they were married. Charlie and Hope were born in the years to follow. Then, we moved to Iowa where his family was. Then, they were divorced.
So... there were my mother's side, my biological father's side, my sister's father's side, and my mom's third husband's side to contend with. Now, I don't talk to the third husband or his side of the family. I don't see a need to. The only connection that I do keep strong is that with Charlie and Hope. I try to contact Heidi and Holly, but that doesn't seem to be easy. My sister's father's side is one that I have accepted fully back into my life despite my mother's wishes. Sadly, there is, what seems to be, and incurable rift between my mother and that side. Then, my biological father's side... I've visited them once over Christmas 2 years ago. It went well, but there are things that need to be sorted out between my father and I before any real connections can be made. Another story, another day.
So yea... it will be interesting to plan out my wedding. I've thought of this only two ways: Guest list and walking me down the isle. >.< I don't want any fights surrounding my wedding. Ugh. That's almost enough motivation to elope.
