Winding down

Where has the summer gone, we are in the last days of August.. so hard to believe..
August has been another great month..the time had come for the boys to meet B, school started, we took a trip to Ocean City and we just spend simple,quality time together..

There comes a point in relationships when you simply know what you after, and you have to willing to take the risk and go for it.. Typically, I am no risk taker-- I like stability and comfort..
Well, last month we discussed the appropriate time for the boys to meet him! you have to know that the relationship is headed in the right direction before you allow your children to get involved, because the last thing they need is someone to walk away from them ( again )..so he met them and all went smoothly..the boys flocked to him like they had known him.. They then were able to enjoy some time with him on his territory.. and this was a very awesome evening.. He took the time to teach Andon to make homemade french fries, helped Andon cook dinner.. all these simple little things meant so much to Andon ( and myself).. and he still talks about this evening..seeing this all take place just melted my heart.. we then hung out and watched a movie, well they both decided to sit with him and enjoy ice cream.. Kids know a person's true character-- and they both adore B !

Weeks later and we are headed into the first day of school.. this was a huge milestone ! It seemed like yesterday that my baby boy was just going to a daycare center.. Kat drove 3 hours each way to see her grandson have his first day of school, this was such a surprise for Andon to have his grammy here to see him off to school.. So we all walk him to the bus stop ( Kat, my mom, myself and Torin)..Andon was so excited for school, "no more naps and no more Torin everyday at daycare".. so the bus comes and he gets on, turns and waves to me.. I then met him at school, assuming there would be some fear-- but he greeted me and told me I could go now. My baby boy was surely ready for real school. He enjoys riding the bus and making new friends, he also is learning so much.. Torin is adjusting to Andon not being at daycare, he cried the second day of school when Andon got on the bus..but soon enough they will both be riding the bus..

We took a mini-vacation to Ocean City.. two kids and Ocean City are lots of work.. Andon loved the ocean while Torin ran from the waves.. We enjoyed the boardwalk, chasing seagulls, eating popcorn and soaking up the sun. I do believe though that after the trips to NC, I dont see anymore vacations to Ocean City.. those days are over..

As for me, well I am about to have new work hours.. there are pros and cons to every situation.. I am just thankful to have such helpful family members ( John M.).. that can help me get through the mornings/evenings .. some mornings are tough..but I know that this too shall pass..

My life is complete.. I have all I want and need.. a great man that I love, wonderful children that remind me of how precious life truly is, wonderful friends and family..and so I take it day by day.. but I do know that life it isn't about being who everyone else wants you to be.. and that you can't allow the darkness of the past to out shine the brightness of the future..

I have accepted the past, all of it, I am respecting the present and anticipating the future..


"Believe in Your Heart You are Destined to do Great Things" ~Joe Paterno