Hello Friends! It is the end of April and I don't know where time goes? All is well, but life just seems to be flying by.......... When Andrew was young, people would say, "Enjoy this because it will be gone before you know it!" My response to that was usually amused acknowledgement - I heard it, and knew that they felt it was true, but didn't see the application in my life. I was working too hard at it, trudging ahead, mired down in the enormity of my responsibilities. Things were ticked off as in a list - preschool √, kindergarten √, soccer √, baseball √, church activities √ the list goes on and on. Often, I felt so overwhelmed that I thought I would never get through it. Those thoughts still come, but not as often now. What is happening, however, is that warp speed that wiser parents referred to. When did it all start going so fast? Yesterday, my baby boy took a friend to her senior prom. He was all the things a good escort should be......tall, handsome, polite. (I hope) It almost seemed surreal. My son could not possibly be old enough to go to prom, right? A friend told me not to cry, and I didn't think I would. But today, looking at all the pictures, I felt like crying a little. Not because I am sad, but because it is bittersweet to watch these milestones pass. In another couple of years, this will be over. I'm not sure how that has happened since I haven't aged at all in the past 15 years............HA!
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| This is what Andrew looks like in my mind's eye! |
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| Andrew and his friend Kaitlin off to prom |
In regard to my goals for this year, I have good news to report on that front too. The magic number is 30 - and I am feeling good. Having said that, I had a horrible food day today! Back on the wagon tomorrow! I also have new people in my life, and the twists in the road might be evening out.........and I am enjoying every minute of it.
School is almost over for the year, and I am looking forward to some quiet time in June and July. Again, where does time go. Hope there is as much joy in your life as there is in mine right now! Until later.....Julie
Holy Cow! What a message! If Andrew is at this point in his life, then Aaron is......... Nope, won't think about it yet! You should feel very proud of Andrew! And yourself! Both of you have had quite a year of growth! (says the little sister to the big sister!!!!). I am so proud of you and of Andrew. I am proud of the fact that you have found yourself again! I'm very glad! I've missed her........:)
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