Stepparents

My 5 year old asked me yesterday if she will get a stepdaddy like Tay and Austin have when she gets older.
She is starting to understand the divorced and blended families but it is still hard for a little one to figure out.
The little ones both miss Tay when she is gone and went through an adjustment period when Austin first moved to his Dad's. 
The other night Austin was over and he was helping with bedtime and hugging the kids and tucking them in and McKinley said "See you in the morning Austin".  Then there was a long pause where Austin and I didn't know what to say and McKinley says "oh ya you are at your Daddy's, but we will see you soon".
Even the kids are adjusting....it just takes time.  I think the part that makes is easier to handle is the time we do spend with Austin is so wonderful and positive.  The little ones love jumping on the trampoline with the big kids and playing motorcycles with them.  Austin has a real interest and interacts with the kids when he comes to visit. 
The family dynamic has changed and McKinley and Reid have even realized that things are different than they used to be.  But the part we have to focus on is that there is a lot more positive and healthy relationship moments in our family. 
That focus will help ensure McKinley & Reid dont get a stepdaddy when they get older :)