Well lots of family things going on. First let me state my kids are having a blast this summer. I have girls 15 & 12 and they have had one of the busiest and fun summers in a long time.
Being a single mom we can't just up and leave whenever. But I have managed to get one to camp for the first time and my oldest earned a scholarship to attend art classes at a local art school.
So if we aren't in the pool, at a barbeque, then we have been in the house in the a/c. Needless to say Michigan has had it's hottest summer yet. But we are not complaining we are thanking the Goddess for allowing to have working a/c to begin with.
Now on another note, I love being a mom and I wouldn't trade my kids or the experience of being a mother for all the money in the world...I mean that 1000%. However, my ex and his family plainly put SUCK! I know you can't pick your family in terms of who your parents etc are. But I guess I did sort of pick my mate many moon ago.
Well this summer my girls made a very adult, powerful decision on their part. It was a very emotional decision. I commend them for tackling something that I wish that they didn't have to, but circumstances and people being and acting how they are, the decision was the right one.
I know being a mom is challenging experience and I always say that "parenthood is not for wimps" LOL. Parenthood is not to be taken lightly at all in any way shape or form.
I am here to support my girls 100% and they know it. So I guess, yes, certain parts of the family tree do SUCK. Perhaps its time to dissect those branches from the tree altogether. The tree can and will continue to grow strong despite a few wayward branches.
All I can say is to certain folks you are missing out on alot. My kids are fantastic, smart, healthy and yes beautiful. They make me laugh and we have at times all cried together.
But I tell you hearing them laugh even now at the age of 15 & 12 brings a smile to my face, just as it did when I hear them laughing at the ages of 5 & 3.
So I guess we are all stronger in the long run.
