AWC >Blended Families > Stepkids & Summer
It's the time of year! The time when stepchildren descend onto military posts everywhere! Some children are lucky and remain near both of their parents. That is a rare occurrence in military life.
Summer visits are different. Our kids visit for 5 weeks. Other friends of mine have the whole summer with their stepchildren. Our lives go from a childless home to the pitter patter of feet. It's 0-60 in one day! It's also doubles our house size and consumption. During the summer you almost lose track of when they return back to their mother. We get an opportunity to really get into the groove of family life with them.