2 Not 1

There is this amazing man here in Louisville who started an organization called 2 Not 1.  How do I know him?  His children attend school with my girls.  The goal of his organization is to promote fatherhood and getting fathers involved with their children.  I bring this man, Shawn Gardner and his organization up because of what happened this evening.  My ex brought the girls home early.  I'm not surprised.  He does this all the time.  He can't handle more than 24-36 hours with the girls.  It's really sad.  I've tried endlessly to get him involved with the lives of his children.  With no luck.  I don't understand why he doesn't feel the need to stay involved with his children.  They are amazing young ladies!!!  And he is missing out.  So sad.  It's been over 6 years and we are still dealing with the same issues.  The girls didn't get showers all weekend.  They tell me of bugs and messes everywhere.  Yet there doesn't seem to be a thing I can do about it.  I'm frustrated because for my girls they are learning that men aren't in the picture.  Ever.  I feel Blessed for Ali's husband, Bob, and Jeremiah, my neighbor because they let my girls see what a man is supposed to be like in the lives of their children.  What will this do for my girls when they are dating?  Will they seek out men like their father?  Will they believe it's ok to be with men who behave like this?  I try all the time to point out that this isn't what men are like.  At least I hope this isn't what men are like.   He dropped them off a half hour before bedtime so then it's a flurry of showers and activity to get ready for school tomorrow.  I'm frustrated.

 I'm tired of being frustrated.