The next few days are so bitter sweet for me. My son turns the big 13 today and my daughter will be turning a very big 18. I can't believe they both survived in spite of me .. LOL!
It really is a shock how much time has passed and how quickly it has passed as well.
How much time I wasted being focused on my XAH and how much I want to make it up to my kids. All I can do is be present in the moment today. That is the one parenting guilt I have is not being more present with the kids mentally, emotionally and physically.
We will be having cupcakes and presents today for my son as well as family game night tonight. I'm cooking some of his favorites. We will celebrate together as a family. I am so looking forward to this time with the kids and my BF will be there as well. It will be such a good time. Monday we will do something similar for my daughter and both of them will have a small get together later on this month. We are soooo busy it's crazy this month I have no idea where it all went!?
Hugs S :)
hotrod said
Mar 30, 2017
Hi Serenity It sounds as if you have great plans to celebrate. T ime does fly, so I have learned (Thanks to program} that appreciating each day and being present in the moment is the best alanontool . Living with joy serenity wisdom and courage is a product of learning how to live life on life's terms. It appears you have learned these lesson well.
andromeda said
Mar 30, 2017
Happy Birthday to your kiddos! I know how you feel! Heck, mine's already 18 and I swear this would never happen. He was supposed to stay 10 forever! Enjoy your time with family this week and weekend. I love it when we can plan ahead and make special memories with our kids. HUGS!
SerenityRUS said
Mar 30, 2017
It's been a great deal of fun so far and they heard from their dad sort of .. It is what it is and I'm seriously trying not to focus on that part of the deal he's a jerk. Anyways lol .. So far so good ;)
shrnp said
Mar 30, 2017
Glad you are enjoying your family!
DavidG said
Mar 31, 2017
Hi Serene...
ah came on the board this morning- with not a lot to say; and not wanting to barge in anywhere...
...it is really refreshing to read your post- and your update... and catch onto your gratitude!
ah won't steal any of your thunder... just a reminder for me- to align myself with your sense of gratitude...
Saturday morning here now... exciting weekend ahead... thanks my friend... ...
SerenityRUS said
Mar 31, 2017
Hi David,
Always good to see on the boards :) I WISH it was Saturday here I wouldn't be where I am .. LOL!!
Yes, I am very grateful, very reassured I am where I am suppose to be regardless if I really want to be here or not!!
Enjoy your weekend :)
Rickbrins said
Mar 31, 2017
Great times! I hope game night goes as well!
Iamhere said
Mar 31, 2017
I'm late but sending well wishes for the birthdays and all the celebrations! (((Hugs))) to all - have a blast!
The next few days are so bitter sweet for me. My son turns the big 13 today and my daughter will be turning a very big 18. I can't believe they both survived in spite of me .. LOL!
It really is a shock how much time has passed and how quickly it has passed as well.
How much time I wasted being focused on my XAH and how much I want to make it up to my kids. All I can do is be present in the moment today. That is the one parenting guilt I have is not being more present with the kids mentally, emotionally and physically.
We will be having cupcakes and presents today for my son as well as family game night tonight. I'm cooking some of his favorites. We will celebrate together as a family. I am so looking forward to this time with the kids and my BF will be there as well. It will be such a good time. Monday we will do something similar for my daughter and both of them will have a small get together later on this month. We are soooo busy it's crazy this month I have no idea where it all went!?
Hugs S :)
Hi Serene...
ah came on the board this morning- with not a lot to say; and not wanting to barge in anywhere...
...it is really refreshing to read your post- and your update... and catch onto your gratitude!
ah won't steal any of your thunder... just a reminder for me- to align myself with your sense of gratitude...
Saturday morning here now... exciting weekend ahead... thanks my friend...
...
Always good to see on the boards :) I WISH it was Saturday here I wouldn't be where I am .. LOL!!
Yes, I am very grateful, very reassured I am where I am suppose to be regardless if I really want to be here or not!!
Enjoy your weekend :)