You know, it's been a one heck of a journey and I love my family.
I'm learning who I am, who they are and without my mom - who created such a mess -we've all changed so much. I'm learning where I fit and it takes time. We've been through so much and all else aside, no matter what happens, they're my family. As crazy and as angry as they may make me or I may make them, they're still my family, my one and only family. And I can say how crazy or angry they may make me but, don't you dare - because, I can. They're mine.
I'll say it again, I love my family and sometimes I get overly sappy and emotional and they laugh at me (or avoid me) but, it's ok. I still love them and I know they still love me. Right?
So one of the best things is the history I have with these people and they went and took that history, and made little people and those little people are now AMAZING grown-ups too, just like us!!
I was Auntie Gail, Gails, "My little peach pit" and a few others. I was young and didn't spend as much time with them as I could have or should have but, they humor me every now and again and let me hug on them, spoil them a little. I remember when each one of the kids were born, holding them, feeding them, as they went off and started school, made their confirmations, played sports, graduated high school, went off to college, and a lot of things in between and these kids, these are GREAT kids!
I'm slowly learning that these kids aren't kids anymore. They're grown up, they're getting married! And it's the best thing ever! It makes me cry and smile and just beam - all at the same time. Because you know what!?! Someday, oh do I hope but, someday these kids are going to have kids of their own and then, and then, AND THEN...I get to be a GREAT AUNT!!! And my sisters? They'll be GRANDMAS!! HA!! That's the funniest thing ever! My sisters = GRANDMAS!!
All joking, and all kidding aside, these Grown-ups are taking off, making their own lives and it's heartwarming (and at times heartcrushing) to watch them go and fly.
Matthew and Alisa - Congratulations on your engagement - just announced today! Alisa? Are you sure you want to be a part of this clan?
Lizzy and Kyle - We're looking forward to your wedding this fall and I get a new nephew! Poor Kyle!
Chris - the right girl is out there...and if not, that's ok. We all think you're pretty great anyway!
Jeffrey and Jennifer - you are so great together and I know everything will work out as it's meant to be!
Erophili - You are a beautiful free spirit and I love watching you find your way - not the stumbling part but, the spirit of your success, your determination. You remind me a lot of myself, I just pray that you aren't half as stubborn!
Jaz - Mr. Air Force - Little Web- I am so proud of you taking this path. I know your dad is smiling down on you and just beaming with pride!
And finally our little Brookie - Wow girl! You are more beautiful every time I see your face. I will never forget the morning your daddy called me to tell me you were here. He told me your name and being the sap that I am, I cried even harder than I already was. I am so proud of you and the woman you have become. CMU is lucky to have you. Go out and make something great for yourself.
I am lucky and ever so thankful to have been blessed with this family, with these kids, these new expansion pack kids, Alisa, Kyle, Jennifer (Dakota too). I wouldn't change a moment. Not for anything.
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