Dating Like a Mother

 On the eve of my 42nd Birthday I can't help but reflect.  Reflect on all the twists and turns my life has taken over those 42 years.  I had plans for myself and my family, when things changed, I shifted gears and made new plans.   I can't help but feel a little sad about some of my story.  Let me start with all the positives.   I have three incredible boys.  They are kind, generous, loving, intelligent, EVERYTHING a mother could ask for.  I am beyond blessed to call them mine. I love what I do for "work."  People trust me to love and educate their children at such a impressionable and important time.  I love working with children, loving them exactly where they are, meeting their needs and setting goals for us to grow together.  And I'm really good at it. I have two amazing sisters that I don't know what I'd do without. They are complete opposites in so many ways but they are both exactly what I need.  They love me, ...

 I can't believe the end of the school year is here.  This year has been filled with many highs and lows.  I met 16 new friends that quickly found a place in my heart.  Over the last 9 months we all grew including me.  I was pushed to deeper levels of understanding and compassion.  I left school more days than I want to admit only to climb into my car and cry.  I'm thankful for this year and each of my friends and the memories we made. Tomorrow the children will take their last slide in preparation for next year.  I have a feeling it will be a day of many emotions.  May is always a busy month, with birthdays (including my own) mother's day, graduations, soccer and the end of the school year madness.  May started with a bang with myself receiving a black eye, due to a block to the face.  I guess there is a first for everything and I hope the last.  Josiah celebrated his 14th Birthday and Mother's day followed quickly. Tomorrow i...