Once again, it seems forever since I’ve checked in. I think about this blog and how much of our lives are documented on it. I also think of all I have missed by not keeping up with it. I have a lot to say. A lot about being the mother of boys, the mother of a high schooler and middle schooler, the mother of three dogs, a wife, a sports mom, a working mom, a friend, a sister, a daughter and the keeper and manager of everything that goes on in our lives both inside and outside of our home. When the boys were little things could get a little dicey. I had no idea how much harder it would get. Why didn’t anyone warn me? Was there anyone to warn me? I really wish I had been warned.
First off, parenting only gets harder. I know hard to believe right? Seriously though, there are so many more things to deal with as the boys get older. Friends, sports, grades that actually matter and so many other complex things. Also this fleeting sense that I have three years to make sure Ethan can successfully navigate either college, an academy, or job, where ever his journey takes him. The other day I made sure he could use a can opener. I see these jokes on how young adults can’t do anything and then I think to myself that I am not sure I’ve taught my kids how to do basic things either. Thank goodness, he can successfully use a can opener. Now make the sandwich with the can of tuna he just opened, that was too much.
There is also, so much more love and joy. When the boys are successful and you see the smile on their faces and the pride in their accomplishments, my heart just grows to love them even more, which I never thought was possible. I have also learned so much from them and their interests. They both love to show me things and while it may not be anything I am interested in, I sure have learned a lot and been exposed to so much I would have never discovered without them. I have new interests that never in a million years I thought I would ever have. I love Marvel Movies, there I said it. I was begrudgingly forced to watch them and somewhere along the way I realized I loved them! That is just one example there are many.
I am challenging myself to continue documenting our lives. As a way of remembering it, and sharing it. Everyone knows I have a terrible memory and I just don’t want to forget. I don’t want to forget the special times we are going though now. Yes, babies and toddlers are cute and there are so many fun things to do and take picture of and share. I don’t have that any more, but I do have two amazing boys that I am doing my best to mother though adolescences and there are other fun things to document and share.
The other night Jax had me hook the Nintendo switch up to the big TV. The three of us (Mike was out of town) had the best time playing 1-2 switch. Its just a bunch of silly competitive games you play with each other. As they get older they have different interests and it was nice to see them doing something they both enjoyed.
So here’s to sharing the challenging, but awesome journey that is our family with older boys.
New Challenges
December 6, 2019 by angelprincess
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