Saturday, July 17, 2010

No New is Good News, Right?

Whew! I can't believe it's been MONTHS since I've updated the blog. I guess it's because life has been marching on without much pomp nor circumstance. Life, overall, is good.

We're having a great summer! The weather has been fabulous and we've been enjoying the break from the routines of the school year. We've been busy, but yet looking back at our activities, I'd say we've also been lazy. It's a good mix.

Despite my many cries to the Universe, time has not stood still and Logan did turn 10! While I was anticipating many tears (my own, of course),I realized the anticipation of the date was worse than the actual day. It came and went and we had a great time celebrating with family. It's official...He's in the double digits! And I know I'm biased, but can I say that he has really matured this past year and turned into a wonderful young man. I love his spirit, his spunk, his compassion, his "out-of-the-box" sense of humor, and his sensitive nature. He's still my "old soul" and while I still have my hesitations regarding his future and those dreaded teen years, I am enjoying the moment and I'm hopeful that when the time comes, he'll remember everything we've taught him (Ok, maybe "everything" is a stretch, but I hope at least for the important things!). As much as I'd like to protect him from all harm as he gets older and gains more independence, I realize it's also a right of passage that I can't deny him. How I'm feeling reminds me of a part in "Nemo" when Marlin says to Dori, "But I promised him I'd never let anything happen to him." And she responds with, "Well, that's a funny thing to promise because if you never let anything happen to him, nothing will ever happen to him." So true!

We're also anticipating a trip to Disney World soon. The kids are both excited to experience their first plane ride. And Brad has stated that while he's excited for the actual destination, he's more thrilled for the journey. God bless him! I don't know what I'd do without his stable anchor. He just grounds me and puts everything into perspective. And I say this because I'm dreading the traveling, but can't wait to get there. So, to see things from his side is always refreshing! We'll keep you posted on how that goes!!!

Life isn't perfect, but it's so, so good!