I said I was going to get better at blogging and still haven't. Yikes! I keep thinking about it but never actually do it. Baby steps I suppose.
I cannot believe it is the last day of 2022. Every year I am surprised at how quickly the time is going. When The Gs were little I always thought I would be an emotional mess when they hit all the big milestones - high school, driving, talking about graduation, dating, etc. But I've found that I'm not as emotional as I thought I would be, by far. I am so amazed by each of them every day. I have been "training" them for this time in life.
I was talking with the girls one day about how well behaved they all are, and how I don't understand how that is because I feel like we are pretty laid back and not strict, the girls agreed that we are not strict. But G3 pointed out that when they were little, we were a lot stricter, and that's when it mattered. That kind of gave me a little umph of pride. I suppose she is correct. When they were little and learning the proper ways to behave and have manners, we were very on top of them. They learned how to be respectful. Now, I get to teach them other things - cooking, cleaning (HA!), driving, relationships, money, etc.
Don't get me wrong, I know The Gs are not perfect. Asking them to do dishes, or clean the litter box, or take out the trash all cause arguments...but really who likes doing those things? But when and where it matters The Gs are pretty spectacular. I suppose we are doing a pretty good job.
None of that was supposed to be the purpose of this post...
It is the last day of the year, and I decided that I wanted to do an update on life to finish up the year. Then maybe, just maybe, in 2023 I will actually get better at blogging regularly!
I've typed several paragraphs and deleted them, numerous times. Nothing sounds right. Probably because that isn't my style. I need to get in the habit of posting things as they happen, or one thing at a time. I can say this, we've made it through another year. For the most part we are happy and healthy. G2 will be having surgery at the end of the month. G3 reached her Cross Country goals in 2022. G1 will be graduating in a few months. All The Gs can drive (3 with their licenses and 1 with their permit). Matt and I are working and navigating parenting teenagers. I am sad and excited for all the changes that will be coming this coming year.
Have a Happy 2023! I will work harder to get better at this again...I hope
