The Truth About Danielle's Dad

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Go show Danny some love 👉instagram.com/draylite21/

[@nxomidanielle_2141]

I wasn't paying attention and my headphones where in, once the music for the intro came on i almost p***** myself, lol.

[@bluejay5637]

I’ve been following him for awhile! I really like his instagram page. Very positive 😊

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

OMG this made me laugh out loud. I am so sorry. Didn't mean to creep you out

[@jenniferbaker1950]

Our LANDing Crew accidentally thumbs downed and then thumbs upped. Lol.

[@daniellemarion515]

Oh my! This is so cool I'm a Danielle named after my dad Danny! You guys are so awesome!

[@e.e.strickland4654]

It’s interesting hearing about Danielle’s dad. He sounds like a nice guy! I’m glad there’s no drama with all four of you guys.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

He's an amazing guy!

[@latoyareid6937]

Danielle is so lucky to have 4 wonderful parents and congrats to you all on maintaining a great co-parent relationship.

[@brookesoldiersunite3325]

I agree never keep a child from their father and never bad mouth a child’s parent. It doesn’t hurt the parent it hurts the child. So many use the child as a bargaining tool.

[@haneymamita]

True

[@kawannahardy2924]

Absolutely

[@michellebaker6302]

Parents need to take this seriously and I don't get why so many don't! When my parents divorced I was 5 years old (sister was 2) and it was nasty. My mom never badmouthed my bio father despite him deserving it! He cheated on my mom, was abusive to her & us kids, made serious threats, and eventually kidnapped us. She would've been 100% justified in saying things that made him look bad because they were the truth! However, despite the massive amount of pain he caused the three of us, she NEVER said a bad word about him. She made sure to validate our feelings - for example, if he did something hurtful, she may say, "I'm so sorry (words/actions/whatever) made you feel sad" but never anything like "Your father was a jerk to do that. He's a nasty person." In fact even when I grew up (just turned 34) I had to repeatedly ask her how she really felt because she still didn't want to influence us against him! On the other hand, my bio father did the exact opposite. Said awful things about my mom, none of them true, and tried to turn us against her from the very beginning. Literally from the time they split onwards, he made an effort to make her look bad and turn our hearts against our mother. As a result, when I became an adult I knew never to trust him! All I had to do was ask myself which parent had MY best interests at heart & those of my sister rather than their own interests - which parent put our feelings and needs first? Mom, hands down! She encouraged a relationship with him from the beginning despite his actions & words and despite how much he hurt her and us. He encouraged parental alienation. He damaged us by doing that and she did the opposite. If my mom hadn't been such a good mother and hadn't done right by us, and had sunk to his level, no telling where I'd be now! It hurt enough that he did it, but at least we had one good parent to model ourselves after and to trust.

[@amandawilder7353]

Except when the kid/s keep coming back with bruises on their faces and exhibiting problems with biting, spitting and humping their siblings backs when they returned from a visit with their dad and step siblings, something happened and they refused to admit to anything so I stopped letting visits happen. These are my issues and questioned the father and his girlfriend who had 3 older kids, one who was 16 and got a 12 year old pregnant, second oldest was 13 & smoking weed and running the streets in gang like fashion and the youngest was her daughter who I hadn't seen bad behavior from. But the father beat me with our 5 month old on my hip and a 1 month bun in the oven. The bruises on their faces were (I was confident) finger marks from hard open hand slaps that I was all too familiar with, but didn't think he would do that to our kids but he was in fact a loose cannon and just their crying for me was the apparent spark to his fuse. Later the boys told me they were crying to come home and he did hit them but they couldnt convey this to me at 2 years but by 4 or 5 it came up and they were very able to speak and explain some things I had questions about, but it was allegations on my part and my kids couldnt speak at the time. I knew the courts would not protect my kids due to prior experiences, so I went into hiding from him, and do not request any support from him, they are well adjusted now at 13 and 12. They know their father is violent and abusive, those other step siblings never got another chance to do whatever it was they did that prompted that unacceptable behavior from my two boys, hopefully it wasn't from their father as well.

[@flowersflowers5070]

I bad talked my ex.. For the past 30 years I have paid the price dearly. He was and is a good man...a great dad. I learned to late....

[@kyleaperrott]

When you said she was afraid he wouldn’t like her anymore, I immediately started crying. So thankful for you all that this story has a happy ending!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Girl. It took EVERYTHING in that part for me not to start bawling. I almost always start crying when I talk about it

[@stephaniemarler9601]

You're so kind and level headed. Your willingness to be honest is humbling. Thank you for sharing your life with such grace. ❤️

[@lizzygiroux9490]

I think this will really help other people in similar situations. It’s so good to publicly talk about these things so others can feel less alone.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Agreed

[@megmartin3237]

Danielle s dad sounds like a great father. So glad y'all have a good and healthy co-parenting relationship. It helps the child or children so much.

[@marni3698]

Every time I watch a more serious video of yours I’m always reminded how articulate and intelligent you are. You hide it well beneath that fun, sort of goofy sense of humour but there it is and I’m in awe as always. 💗

[@geometricheaddress9457]

It's a great feeling to know your children are surrounded by ppl who love them.

[@hayleymarse2853]

Something I really admire about you is how you are able to say that “you respect your dad as your father but don’t agree with his choices,” because so many people hate their parents because of a difference of opinion and it really shows how mature you are

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I love my dad. I miss my dad. I really do but I can't agree with racism thoughts ever. It's a hard pass for me.

[@hayleymarse2853]

Our LANDing Crew It’s really sad to realize there are still racist people out there and it’s sad to realize that they have children who have to deal with that

[@teambeining]

You are flat out a rock star on your honesty, recognition of how your choices affect your child, and accepting blame. I applaud you.

[@Mrscopeok]

How does your dad act toward Danielle???? Then and now

[@chaunybuck6065]

Yes!!!!! Need to know this!!!!!

[@decluttering-queen1898]

Really thought it was sad that her dad kinda made her to end her relationship with danielle dad .

[@LoveFamilyLife]

I love how you put yourself a side for her. She's very blessed

[@xCanYouFeelTheLovex]

You owning up to your mistakes is very big of you. This is one of the first videos I’ve seen that shows both sides of the situation. Danielle is very blessed to have a great co parenting situation.❤️❤️❤️

[@arianna2197]

Yessss!!!! I love this I have a 3 yr old daughter and it was extremely hard for me to learn to co parent. I was selfish I wanted her to myself but I knew she needed her dad and shes such a happy girl. I'm glad that I grew up a little bit and understood the importance he has in her life.

[@shaunalea823]

Danielle is a blessed young lady she has 4 parents that love her. I can imagine how hard it would be for you and Lonnie but you making the decision to allow danny to be involved was selfless Danielle will always appreciate that. He sounds like a good man

[@heatherjunker967]

Danielle is lucky to have 4 parents that love her. I am glad she has this. :-)

[@catherinejohnson2794]

I feel like you went about this tough situation in the best way possible. I feel like this is an important story to share, for people going through similar things. Thank you so much!

[@JenniferTayloe]

I'm actually in a co-parenting situation and we are trying our best to put our child's needs before our wants and it REALLY is hard sometimes. I think you're doing a super job and think you're an awesome person.

[@PrtyprtyPrncess86]

Danielle still has the same cute little face😂

[@Mermaidmama93]

I’m over here crying over everything. You’re doing so good mama.

[@edvh88]

I think it is awesome how you & your family have worked it out. It’s really inspiring to hear about adults acting like adults and making a challenging situation work out just fine, with all parties feeling valued and respected.

[@weepingwillow9668]

This story hit close to home, there is tears everywhere here. Your family is so beautiful and it's so refreshing to hear of a successful co-parenting relationship. Much love to you guys.🖤🖤

[@flowersflowers5070]

I think you all are incredible parents. Yes it's hard to co parent but it's not about the parents it's about the child. They are thrown into something they didn't ask for. So thank you all for your love of your daughter.

[@Cocoloco42]

I just want to say you’re such an amazing mother! Maybe he wasn’t ready to be a dad.. but let’s think of you, you probably weren’t either but as a mom you would do anything for your babies ❤️❤️

[@kaisan2092]

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[@beecee7488]

Wow. You are a wonderful mother. I try to see things the same way when it comes to my daughter. (She is also mixed😁 and also 15). You made the right choices. Not everyone sees how this could affect your child in the long run. I never wanted my daughter to grow up and say MY MOM, didnt let me see my dad, my dad didnt want to see me. I wanted her to grow up and say she had 2 wonderful parents. Now im married, her dad is married and we all get along just fine. People think its weird, but i think its amazing. Thanks for sharing your story

[@zzevonplant]

I really really like how you have no problem admitting what you've done wrong in all this and I also like that you're honest about the things he did that were wrong, and also what he did right or when he at least tried to do right and all that. WAY too many parents will (for years and even decades/the child's entire life) defend their mistakes or intentional bad actions or whatever wrong they've done, justify it, try to demonize the other parent and/or make everything seem like it's the other parent's fault, etc. and that's SO wrong and so selfish. My parents did that to me (especially my mom, and I don't hold it against her anymore because I just needed to forgive her and I get why she did the bad things she did) - they blamed each other for everything bad that happened with their divorce and everything before and after the divorce. They just ALWAYS wanted to pin EVERYTHING bad on each other and neither of them could admit what they did wrong. My dad ended up admitting his wrongs long LONG before my mom and trying really hard to be the dad he never *really* was when I was little (like, he did some dad things, we had visits and stuff, but he wasn't *really* a serious-business dad, if that makes sense, it was a very superficial sort of father-ing I guess?), and FINALLY now that I'm 29 and just had my first baby of my own, I think that snapped my mom into reality or something. She's being SO close to being a normal mom now, and I NEVER thought that would happen, and she even admitted what bad things she did to me and apologized and I tried to make excuses for it so she wouldn't feel bad and she wouldn't let me and said that, no, it was wrong and she's sorry and all this and she's become a GREAT grandma, which I also didn't expect. She was pretty awful while I was pregnant even and didn't seem to want that much to do with my daughter and she DEFINITELY didn't want me to have her in the first place. BUT, I think that watching what I went through in labor and delivery (and post-partum AND the 40 day NICU stay, not a serious health problem though so no need to worry about my little one, she's super healthy, it's a long story) and meeting her and everything - it just really changed my mom. And I think her seeing that I am a good mom and that everything is working out great, has just really changed her. But yeah, that got a little long, but my point is, it's REALLY good for Danielle and her mental health that you guys can face up to your mistakes and admit it and not play the blame game or any of that. That stuff is REALLY bad for the kids, so you guys are awesome for not doing that.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

I am so glad your mom is coming around. This parent thing is HARD! No handbook or nothing lol

[@1996AllyBoo]

My parents & step-parents are like this as well. My parents divorced when I was 8-9 & my mom remarried 5 years ago & my dad remarried 2 years ago & everyone gets along great. My fiancé & I are getting married next year & since my dad & step-mom live out of town, they came to see us & they all 4 talked about wedding budget, planning, etc. it wasn’t always like that but I’m so happy that it is the way it is with everyone on the same page & getting along super well!

[@arthurvanessen5390]

I’m so happy Stephanie said “I don’t see color- that way”, instead “I don’t see color”

[@zuglymonster]

Yes! I feel like alot of people who say "I don't see color" to mean 'I don't use color to decide what I think of someone' to to mean "I don't understand there are things black people and other minorities arent treated the same way as white people"

[@christenford3864]

This video shows the maturity and growth you and Danny have had. Danielle is blessed to have so many positive role models 💚💚

[@kevinmichie3067]

Thank you for sharing your story, even though there are twists, and turns, you are both doing the absolute best for your daughter. Such a positive, and inspiring co parenting vlog.

[@briannapatterson8158]

Your opinion and intake on the whole situation is amazing. I hope one day I can be as understanding as you are, with my sons dad, and be like you guys are now. It really is so hard making the right decision for your child without thinking about your own feelings.

[@PrtyprtyPrncess86]

Yes, i really admire her for how she handled it all.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Girl had I made this video 10 years, it wouldn't have been near as understanding. I would be like "you listen here" HAHA. But we have both been through a lot and I can look back and see that we were both doing what we thought was right for Danielle at the time. Yes, a lot of it was selfish but at the time I didn't think I was being selfish. Our intentions were both good, they just weren't prioritizing Danielle. Its been 15 years and we have both grown. It's so hard not to let your emotions and feelings involved. What I've learned is to wait before responding so you don't react. I would sometimes wait a day before responding to a text so I just didn't go off on him. He would sometimes wait a week before responding to me LOL

[@marilynlovelace7749]

As a parent, I must commend you for having always put Danielle's needs first and always wanting to see her happy. May you continue to be blessed for your kind heart. You Rock!!!

[@comom2055]

I have so much respect for you! We all make mistakes but I think you and Danny have stepped up to be the best parents for your daughter. Danielle was such an adorable baby!!!!! I’m glad to hear everyone gets along so well. The child comes first, always. Great video ❤️

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

It made me tear up when she described putting herself in her's shoes. I wish more parents had such empathy ♥️♥️

[@AB-dn7ko]

Danielle is blessed to have all of you! Lots of respect to y’all in hearing about everyone’s maturity in this situation.. Love always wins when loving hearts & level heads are involved 🥰💪💕

[@caroldeaton619]

Omgosh if there was ever a story that broke my heart besides mine of losing my husband and son four months apart this just tore me up. Feeling your heartbreak at such a young age been going through it for so many years and putting your child first what a great mother and what great fathers and another great mother Danielle has in her life because of you not being selfish. Besides the story why you left Danny was a heartbreaking itself but then if you didn't Danielle wouldn't have all these great people in her life.

[@MCBoftheDMV]

Stephanie, I love and respect you EVEN MORE hearing this story. You are such a beautiful person and amazing mother. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@schaubchick]

I think baby Danielle looks like Lex!!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Yes she does and Penelope!!

[@homeschoolingmysuper7884]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@courtney.22]

She does!!!!

[@thegratefulzebra2126]

Agree!

[@jennysthriftedtreasures362]

I came to comment the exact same thing!!!! ♥️

[@Turningthepage-lr2ev]

You’re an incredible mom, person, and wife. I really love your videos and getting to know you guys.

[@fullmoonfury1463]

She’s so lucky to have parents that genuinely care and get along. My parents split when I was a baby, and my mother(the custodial guardian till I was 13 or so) always trash talked my father and made him out to be a horrible guy and would keep me from him (we were never living more than an hour apart) and he’d try his best to speak highly of my mother, he always made sure I got what I needed because my mother never did. They still don’t get along and I’ve seen them in the same room a max of 5 times in my life. I moved in with my grandmother because neither parent could care for me. Having parents that got along could’ve been so beneficial to me, so I’m glad she has that experience. It’s an amazing thing and I’m sure she doesn’t take that for granted

[@NinaM86]

I love how y’all put your daughter first it’s so rare

[@buglove515]

Great job mom and dad ❤️ co-parenting is hard but you've got it right the kids best interests come first!!

[@sammytheturtle5307]

These are the days of our lives... what a story girl! Glad everyone is doing well❤️

[@ronnie-lynn]

I didn’t realize this until now but if you were 17 ish in 2003, were the same age!! 34 and I have no children yet I still watch your channel. Maybe one day will be blessed with a baby!

[@MomOfBoysNOLA]

I'm glad he was ok with you yelling the story. I think it's awesome that you have such a respectful relationship with each other. My husband has had great co-parenting relationships with his ex's. It was nice to see that there was a healthy way to co-parent, because that was never my experience. I think it's crappy to ask if he pays child support some people just want to know way too much that is none of their business. 🤦‍♀️

[@kory-anneross4919]

I had the exact same situation with my daughter. She’s 21 now and has a beautiful relationship with her dad and is the 2nd oldest of 10 , my step son, her and my youngest daughter live with me. 3 has 3 step siblings and 3 brothers who live with her dad and 1 sister who lives with the other mom. We all came together for her grad. Xoxo

[@brionnachristian2464]

I'm going through a separation and pending divorce and putting the kids first is so hard. I was being spiteful in the beginning but I didn't want my girls to resent me because I wanted to keep them from their dad. Dad's matter too. It's hard but I'm doing my best.♥️

[@alisamodin5187]

My ex and I are the exact same. We always help each other out whenever we can because we know that when we are at our best, that is what's best for the children.

[@blindhousewife8866]

This was such a real and straight up story. Love your personality!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you!

[@msbonnieharris]

Nice hearing how custody stuff worked out when the child is older

[@carmenj5045]

I think it fantastic , it’s amazing when adults put their children first.. the fact that your four can just be decent , that’s incredible for Danielle

[@kellimurphy755]

This story made me cry and so proud as a daughter and mom at the choices you made for Danielle. I wish that my parents and step parents had been able to come together in this way.

[@kellimurphy755]

And PS your straight hair because I hadn’t made it to that part yet lol is gorgeous. I missed the live where you were talking about your new straightener. What brand is it?

[@madistretch]

This made me so happy to watch, because I have a younger sister and her mom has done anything she can to not have my dad in the picture and it breaks my father heart and it breaks my heart because i haven’t been able to see her either. there’s a 9 year difference between my sister and i. danielle is beyond lucky to have 4 awesome parents.

[@Autmazing]

This is such a good video. I've been so impressed in the last year and a half since I found you guys, seeing the dynamic of your family, and the way you all parent and co-parent, and I've heard you talk about this before, but this was a definitely more in depth look. You all are seriously parenting goals for a group of people parenting together and getting along and respecting each other.

[@carolschlick6219]

You are so totally cool! My daughter has not been in my life since I left her father 3 years ago. She was 14. She just turned 17 and we only communicate in texts. He and his family have turned her against me and I’m living a distraught life ever since. You guys are all so mature and level-headed, no BS games. God Bless you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@PrtyprtyPrncess86]

"Courtney would go shopping on Ebay because thats what you did back then" 😂😂

[@amsnp20]

You have such a positive outlook on everything. Loving your Chanel 😊

[@jamiefedder3365]

Thank you so much for telling her dad about her being born. My uncle wasn’t told about his daughter until she was in her mid 20s and she had a daughter of her own by then. He was able to meet her and spend very little time with her before my uncle passed away and now my family is getting to know her and her daughter. My grandparents missed out on their grandchild’s and great grand child’s life too so I’m and so glad you made the decision to tell him

[@jaimewalker1502]

I Remember the talk with my Mom about my real dad.. I'm thankful for my Sept dad which I call my dad.. He is amazing

[@kyleaperrott]

I was watching a really boring voice over video that wasn’t funny and was starting to get on my nerves. So, I went to check my feed, saw this video, and literally said out loud, “NOW THIS IS QUALITY CONTENT!” Lol

[@RockReBeL11997]

This is literally such a beautiful story and such great co parenting 😭

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

Sometimes I feel like men are all evil and terrible.. and then I hear a story like yours that is so incredible, it really makes me feel better to know there are men like Lonny and Danny in the world. I always hear about the bad people but there are still great people in this world.

[@usa-pu9mh]

You just need a good man

[@twilliams732]

Wow your transparency is amazing. It can be very difficult to admit where we fall short. Love watching your beautiful family!

[@rubyy_922]

OMG ur hair looks fantastic straightened 😍 also I know I'm super late but thanks for the tea, her dad sounds like a great dad & I'm so happy she has such supportive parents!!! 🖤✨

[@lishaundadawson883]

What an awesome vlog, it's good to get to know the other side of Danielle. She's truly a good kid and it shows that she is being raised by four awesome parents that love and support her, which makes her an amazing big sister.

[@meredithvaughn5318]

Geesh, I honestly would never dream of asking someone else if they received child support. That YOUR business only. Couples have all kinds of arrangements worked out and That’s between them. Idk, I can’t believe that people thought that you needed to answer that!! Thanks for doing this video!!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Oh girl, there were so many on community I didn't approve that wanted to know amounts and ish. The ONLY reason I addressed is because some people have made comments that he should pay 100% of travel and making suggestive comments that I was basically doing everything for him to be a dad and that is not the case.

[@meredithvaughn5318]

Our LANDing Crew I totally understand! I can only imagine the types of questions people ask thinking that because you have a KZbin channel, they deserve to know all of your business. I enjoy watching, I’ve got an almost 8 year old with moderate studio, adhd, low iq, processing delay so I can relate to so many things that you talk about ❤️

[@teambeining]

I’m glad there is another person who absolutely can’t lie. I wanted to go into politics, but would have never made it 😂😂😂

[@eldahinojosa301]

Your such a real person love how your so honest and how you story time!

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Thank you!

[@mayzie5375]

I’ve been waiting for this postttt

[@michelletheobald6469]

Your so right ... being apart from your kids dads doesn’t need to be as hard as anybody thinks . It’s easy to still be friends with your ex and their partner if u make everything about your kids first. I know this as I have been doing it for 8 yrs now and he can see the boys when ever he wants to but he does have them every second weekend and he has re married and has a little daughter that we all love .. so now instead of it just being about the 3 boys it’s been about all 4 kids .. and she is not that long ago turned 4 .. her needs need to be meet as well because she misses the boys when their r not their so they call each other if they need to .. or boys r 18 16 and 11 .. their is no need to fight or punish each other like most do .. I will alway but all 4 kids before us adults even tho one is not my own but she is the boys sister.. Your doing a amazing and don’t what others think do what u know is best for your kids .. keep up the good work and stay safe

[@rachelday9585]

I agree that kids should be the first priority for parents. My parents divorced when I was 9 years old and I knew none of what was happening or why. They are "friends". He visits my mother's mom and when we (my kids and I) go to visit my dad, my mom often comes. It's not uncomfortable for anyone. We (my mom, myself, and my kids) live about 2 hours from my dad and grandma so we always go together to visit. However, even when my dad comes here to visit me and the kids, he tells me to invite my mom to lunch and he buys for everyone. I wish more kids had or have what I did or do but I see so many parents pitting kids against the other parent.

[@andreavanzwol]

I have been through part of your story. My sons dad made the choice to not have contact with them of and on throughout their lives but i always sayd he was welcome, he was still his dad no matter what because i knew i never ever wanted to hear them say "why did you keep our dad from us" i knew i could not look in their eyes if i would have kept him away. Now my sosn are 29 and 22 year old twins, sadly they have not seen him since my oldest turned 18. My sons are also colored, african (nigerian) -dutch. It is what it is, my sons say they have no interest in him because he can not be bothered to be interested in them and our live. In one way it is a blessing because my second son is gay and their dad is a ginormous homophobe so..... I never had to share my boys because he didn't ever ask to have them overnight, he could have, he had the right to that also in the law of my country but he made his choice. It is what it is, and yes it is sad, my sons are lucky to have an amazing granddad who went to all their graduations and sports events.

[@KR-sh9vb]

So if your dad didn’t make y’all break up y’all could still be together ?

[@kennedywelfel1341]

I know it’s sad😕

[@nicolesoto9041]

I absolutely LOVE your transparency & honesty! I have a good co-parenting relationship w/ my daughter's dad too. Sometimes I love him (as her dad) & sometimes I hate him.... but all-in-all we get along.

[@saraharmstrong1682]

My son was 6 month old when his biological dad walked away he is now 5 hasn't see him since however he has an amazing relationship with his step dad, when he is old enough we will give him the option to find his bio dad x

[@allieallie3461]

love your family Dan is so lucky to have you as a mom God bless your family

[@PeaceLuvPandas23]

9:02 looks just like lex omg

[@kabonnievandiver8580]

That’s crazy that Danielle’s dad lives in Abilene. I do too. What a coincidence.You guys are awesome.

[@martegulbrandsen1308]

You answered my question 🙌❤ Thank you! Danielle is a lucky girl to have 4 awesome parents who loves her so much👍 It was very good of you to be sure Danielle knew her dad from she was a little girl. And you are right, sometimes some parents aren't completely ready to be a parent yet. I know a guy... His story is crazy.. He was a happy young man, teenager still, he was together with a girl, let's call her Miss A. After some months together they broke up, and he met Miss B almost the next week.. 1 month into his relationship with Miss B, he learned that Miss A actually was pregnant with his baby.. He was not ready, didn't really want kids, ever! Just when Miss A had had her baby, Miss B found out, she was actually 14 weeks pregnant, totally a shock, cos she was on birthcontroll, and was like him.. Didn't really want kids... So he was then Daddy to one baby, and over 3 months pregnant with baby number 2...when miss B was around 8 months pregnant she gave up on him, cos he wasn't ready, had his hand in the sand, and she had to take care of the baby nomather what offcourse.. So..she mood out and found a home for herself and the baby. Suddenly he had 2 babies in under 2 years.. Poor boy, he was totally overwhelmed. and his exes was a bit upset for a while.. When he became single again, Miss A wanted him to have a good relationship with their 9 month old baby, so she started to spend time with him again... And.. A little later... Miss A got pregnant with him again..🙈. And the 3. kid was born when his 1. baby was around 2 years old! So in 2 years this guy, who really had said, "I don't want kids ever", got 3 kids, a newborn, a one year old, and a 2 year old! He was blown away! it was a lot!And miss A also moved in with him again.. So, 3 kids and a girlfriend/wife.. Ta-da!. Haha😂.. But, OMG he manned up, and took care of them all.. The girlfriend moved out a few years later though .. But he took such good care of his kids, and really loved family life.. So much, that when the kids was old enough, the kids, all 3 of them moved in with him, and visited their mamas in the weekends instead.. So it was really all accidental, but ended up being the very best he ever did. He grew up really fast, and have 3 amazing young adults he is superproud of. Never any fight with the mums, so they have spent a lot of time together, being one big happy family! Life is crazy good at times, right? So even if a dad, or a mom, isn't totally ready, the can grow, and be one of the best anyway. 👌♥ It was so nice seeing pictures of Danielle from she was a baby, she still looks very much the same now. I love her, she seems to be such a funny loving girl. I can only imagine how hard it was to send her away in the summer and vacations. But it's nice to know she is safe and happy when she is there, I assume. Love from Marte in Norway 🇳🇴 🙌😄

[@ilovemybigbro]

This video made me emotional my mom and dad divorced when i was 8-9 and my dad was an extreme alcoholic and never even wanted me around my special needs don't help the situation so when i was 18 i cut him out of my life

[@britnyr8493]

When my mother learned that the courts where allowing visitation and weekends with my father she decided to flee texas and move to North Carolina.. When I was a baby. I grew up with her bashing him and he telling me he didn't care about me. My heart was broken at such a young age

[@katelynsteen1563]

I love how honest you are! Thank you for showing us your growth.

[@alexisdalton3560]

Sounds like you honestly put your baby before your own emotions by making sure she knew she was loved instead of letting her see the frustration. You did your best and it sounds like that was pretty good to me!

[@caroldeaton619]

13 minutes and 20 seconds I cannot stop crying got to clear my eyes to finish watching. I'm feeling all your emotions right now.

[@mymemories237]

Sounds like it all worked out for the best, great job to you all.

[@dolly4446]

🤗I admire you and ur husband lanny was always supportive from day one. You 2 managed to keep strong for Danielle

[@Mommyof3xo]

Danielle is sooooo cuteeee awwwwahh all this cutenesssss is killing meeeee 🥰😍

[@sonjadelong252]

I personally think it really depends on the situation. It sounds like it would have been safe for Danielle. My ex is not safe for my daughter. I was with my husband when she was born and he eventually adopted her. My ex is addicted to drugs and alcohol. He beat his ex so bad she thought she was going to die. I do believe that it is important to talk about her biological dad if she wants to. I just told her he wasn't ready to be a dad (which is hard because she has two siblings that see him). She asked for more and I just told her that he is sick and it's not a safe situation. I refuse to tell her about the violence that he put me through or her brothers mom through. She has known for two years and she doesn't ask about him. I have asked if she wants more information about him and she says no. She has a daddy (my husband) all she cares about is that she has a brother and sister other than her 2 brothers at home. It's very much situational. If it's safe for you and your child there is absolutely no reason to keep a child from their dad.

[@paulazurawska3059]

You are the most amazing person I have ever met. Thank you for being here :)

[@hopesutopia4458]

Omg I name my daughter Danielle exactly because of Ever After ❤️ love this, you both were so mature in all this and Danielle is so lucky to have all of you guys in her life

[@brookesoldiersunite3325]

That’s awesome you’re so open about how things were back than. My family was the same way. Especially my Dad. I’m 37. Times have changed thank God!!!! Again thanks for sharing!

[@deniseplencner5329]

This is absolutely one of your top 5 vlogs🤗 thank you for all you have done for their relationship.

[@mickit.9450]

My husband was broken hearted not having his dad he left when he was 2 now 40ish! my husband reach out to his dad sister to find him & it been 2 years they been getting to know each other the man was 20 he said didn't know how to raise a family so he left...

[@kyleaperrott]

Would you ever be willing to talk about how your dad feels now that he has a black granddaughter? If not, I totally understand because it is a very personal subject, but I thought I would ask.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

My dad and I are not in contact

[@Legal.Knievel]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 is that because you have a Black child? You don't have to answer if you're not comfortable. My husband is estranged from his family because they're not supportive of him being married to me (white and atheist) and they're Black and Christian, even though his grandmother is white (like blonde hair, blue eyes white), it's bizarre.

[@amypearsall]

@@OurLANDingCrew8 Sorry to hear that. Maybe someday you could consider reconnecting? Do you have contact with your mother? I do not here you mention her on your videos.

[@OurLANDingCrew8]

Yes, I am in contact with my mom. She lives in Jacksonville. She was on quite a few videos.

[@squ25]

@@Legal.Knievel I think the reason is only religious

[@stay_beauitful]

I hope I can be this way with my sons dad. When he wants to finally meet him in the future.

[@AudreyK-uo3co]

Everyone has a story and it does not make any of you bad. I think you all are doing the right thing of working together!! ❤ I'm happy you all work together. So many people can take lessons from you all

[@backuptothebackup2546]

WOW!!! I said the same thing to my child! I always explained it the way you did. Not all parents are ready to parents.

[@ashleyrogers977]

That’s so amazing. 💗 so glad you guys are working things out for your family and for Danielle. She’s def. blessed to have such an amazing mom and extended family.