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| Sun, 12-24-2006 - 4:33pm |
to wish you all a blessed, peaceful Christmas.
| Sun, 12-24-2006 - 4:33pm |
to wish you all a blessed, peaceful Christmas.
Happy Holidays to all!!! Through all the trials and tribulations of parenting teens I agree we should always take a moment to pause and appreciate the little moments in life. For all the moments in life our teenagers want to make us scream and pull our hair out (well their hair also), we should remember the small snipets in time when they make us laugh out loud or those in which we beam with pride.
Take time during the holidays to remember those without loved ones to visit them and the less fortunate. Our family always Adopts A Family for the holidays and on an individual level I always give to someone who might not be on my A list (so to speak). You would be surprised how rewarding it can be and always builds a bridge. Happy Parenting and Happy Holidays.
Be a blessing to someone...Anna
I'll have to admit that I will be glad to see the end of 2006 - it was one of our tougher years.
This year has been one of major ups and downs - youngest DD left for college. She made all A's her first semester so we're pretty proud. Oldest DD started her physician's assistant rotations so we're pretty proud there as well.
My hopes for next year are the same as most year - that we all remain healthy and happy. Oldest DD will be finishing her education this year and will have some decisions to make. I am being very selfish and want her to come closer to home but really want her to figure out what will make her happy. So I may have to let go of that dream of having both my girls on the same side of the country but if she's happy, I can and will be okay.
Don't know about DH though.
I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year and remember this may be the year that your teen becomes a little bit more mature!!
I'm also kind of looking forward to the end of this year. While nothing terrible or tragic happened, the whole year just felt 'off' -- disconnected and disjointed. As if I was living the wrong life with all the wrong people in it. Still, I am thankful ...
- That nothing tragic or terrible actually DID happen. We are all in good health and mostly, in good spirits.
- That Chelsea and Wes are more than just brother and sister. They are close friends that enjoy one another's company and look out for each other. Not that they don't squabble and quarrel and get on each others nerves, they do! but overall, they are very close and share a special bond. Should anything happen to me and DH, it is comforting to know that they have and will support each other.
- That my dad is still with us this year. His health is steadily declining and when he and mom visted last Christmas, there were several times I thought he had passed away sitting straight up on my couch, he looked that bad.
- That I have discovered a wonderful friendship with my SIL. I didn't like her much at all when DH and I married (and for about 15 years after that!) but we have 'discovered' each other as kindred spirits outside of the family relationship and it's a relationship I treasure.
In 2007, I'd like:
- To re-connect all the dots ... family dots (DH and I are at odds right now), spiritual dots and possibly even geographical dots -- as in a move out of California.
- If a relocation actually does happen, I pray for a smooth transition, especially for the kids and schools. THAT is my biggest concern about the whole thing.
Edited 12/29/2006 6:21 pm ET by hydrangea_blue
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!
Hope your holidays were/are peaceful - and I hope we all have a new year with more calm, more understanding of our sometimes rocky teens, and lots of support and help on this wonderful board!
Sue