Caro, I've talked to her dad and family about everything, about her behaviour, her diet, her app with the paed. and no matter what i say, and no matter how much he pretends to understand, it doesn't make a difference when she was there. I actually talked to ashlea about eating cr@p when with had and suggested to her that if he wants to get McDonalds or anything as for subway instead. I know its not great, but i'd rather her eat a salad and ham roll than a happy meal. Her dad is somewhat an idiot. There is no nicer way to say it.

He has been with a new partner since a few months after I asked him to leave. He's the kind of person that cant be on his own. His partner and i have had issues since our first encounter ever was her screaming abuse and swear words down the phone at me cause she didnt like that Ex and i were talking. She's a nutcase. Nothing I can do about that either.

Ashlea is highly intelligent and understands the difference between mum's and dad's, i think her biggest problem is she can't help her behaviour when she is pumped full of sugar. They don't understand that froot loops for breakfast aren't my idea of cereal, and that an entire crunchie bar isn't an acceptable treat for her. Your spot on about the few days to get back to normal! And i am understanding of the fact that her behaviour plays up more after being there.

Monnie, thanks for your encouragment, sometimes it feels like nothing i do is right, and it really nice to have some encouragment.

She is just so excited about school, and loving the orientation days there