It’s the end of October already, seems like another year has slipped through my fingers. I’m trying hard not to let life live me, it’s irony right? Everything I’ve incorporated into my life should help me “save” time but it seems to just make me add more and more to my plate. I tell myself all of the time to slow down and not let important moments pass me by … focus right? Enjoy my mornings, instead of rushing off to work in a frenzy. Enjoy is the word I need to take note of… enjoy what I’m doing, appreciate when I’m outdoors, focus on who I’m talking with or spending time with — put down my Blackberry (haha) I’m sure this will all have to be a conscious choice, not easily done.
Things have been really fun in our house the last few months. We are settling in our new place although Brian has been working out of town every week from Monday – Thursday. We are still wondering what life will be like when we really spend time together. Kirsty is determined to drive (as Brian says) NOT like a girl. She is doing really well and I only have small panic attacks now. I’m refraining from letting the screech loose from my mouth and haven’t grabbed the wheel in weeks J. She also just had her Junior Homecoming Dance. She looked so beautiful and was excited for the night out with Matt and friends. She and her kitty are enjoying their little apartment and quiet space. Needless to say Payton has developed a really big crush on her and is always sitting with her or hanging out downstairs.
Brian and I took a small vacation to Las Vegas last week with some friends to see Jimmy Buffet in concert. It was a lot of fun, and we were sufficiently exhausted when we got home. Seems like there was always something to do, we hardly slept. One of the fun things was when we went to one of the best steak restaurants in Vegas… Brian was literally in a steak coma. It was called the Golden Steer and we had such great time with all of the staff. A lot of the people had worked there for 30+ years and had us laughing all night! After two hours of getting to know everyone, the owner sent us home in a limo.
Sam and I are now having sushi dates, I can’t believe this kid who used to gag at even the idea of cheesecake now loves sushi. Seems his schedule is just about as busy as mine. He’s got a mix of morning and evening classes so I work to fit in between everything. It’s fun to catch up and get a glimpse into the life of Sam. He still likes his classes and loves the U.
Josh is turning 21 this year and that really is a crazy thought for me. As a mother, I think you always have a special place in your heart for your son.. something that is incomparable to anything else. I’ve been there when he’s cried or been upset, when he was giggly happy, and now I’m lucky he still includes me in those moments. He’s grown up to be a strong, intelligent gentleman, and this makes me very proud. He’s also been the most stubborn and resistant person in my life, wants to fix everything and make it all better. The beauty of it is that he does it already without even trying. I'm honored to be the one who saw him take his first step and heard his first real word, which of course was “MORE”. There were so many things that I’ve watched him do and even now he still surprises me. Love you like crazy Josh!! Your my fire hugging, roasting bears in the oven, fearless, true friend, try anything, still mad about stitches I took out of your nose, handsome, always laughing, forgive anyone boy.
