Mixed Emotions

I am filled with mixed emotions today...Jordan leaves this afternoon for his mom's until mid August. Over the last 6 months puberty has defintely settled in our house and it's onset was a bit trying to say the least! As parent of a teenager I am lucky to have a break from the ups and downs of daily life but at the same time, Addison is coming to an age where she is questioning why Jordan leaves for periods of time. It is no secret that Jordan has 2 families and that I am his step mom but as much as we try to explain it to her, she just doesnt get it. She knows he goes to "California" and rides on a plane to get there but beyond that I am not sure what she understands. But all in all, I will take attempting to explain it to Addison daily if that still means I get a break and time to juice up for the next round...high school YIKES! :)