I chose the road less traveled by #31

[kat727]

So annual reflection time. What a year this has beeen, not nearly the roller coaster as the past few years but still a wide range of events. This past year started out great with a really special birthday and my being able to replace my SUV.

School started with out many issues and the holidays rushed upon us. First time ex really started quoted child visitation. Then of course the horrible period in March when child services received a complaint on me. They found no merit to the claim but still felt like a huge punch to my stomach. Ex and his fiance prove how jaded and manipulative they are. They still deny it of course.

In the meanwhile, I had my heart fluttering with old boyfriend for a three month period. Well at least I know my heart could flutter still and that it was on the mend, because, well, it got broke again. Enough of the pity party.

So this summer I haven't done anything amazing but spending time with the kids. Still doing book club and saving my pennies to take S17 to Europe for graduation.

I think from a lot of what I have posted I really do see how serious I am. My relationships are usually deep and I am loyal to almost a fault. I don't want to change that but I think it would do me some good to figure out a way to become lighter, maybe not so leary of change. I will have my oldest graduate this year and he even commented to me the other day that he is a bit of a Mom's boy. He likes being home, likes to be with me and his siblings. I fear I will have that task of pushing the baby bird from the nest and tearfully watch him fly. Well that is what parents are for afterall.

Thanks to all of you guys here for supporting me and being such wonderful friends. I am not leaving but just wanted to voice my appreciation.

kat