Age

How is it that so many things are affected simply by your age? I always thought that going straight through school was a good thing but yet all those who are older than me view me differently... Many reasons come to mind when I think about this: I don't have the same life experiences as them? (Well then we can compare, gaurentee you don't have the same life experiences as I do!) I'm not married... well been with my guy for over 7 years, that doesn't count? I don't live on my own (YET) well I've supported myself for the past 5 years, that doesn't mean anything? I never got drunk...well sorry that I remember my highschool years! I don't have children...really I didn't know that! but I thought the point of school was to get through it BEFORE starting a family....my mistake...anything else I'm leaving out? anyone want to add what it is that seems to always set me apart within my class? Because I would really like to know, it's really getting old! So sorry for being RESPONSIBLE I guess everything comes with its pitfalls, this one though seems to have followed me for years, and perhaps it always will...

Reevaluations

There are times in our lives when there are sudden drastic changes that are just too overwhelming...when those times happen we need to evaluate who and what are most important to us and cling to those and forget about the ones who are trying to control us based on their own wants and needs. We've all hit these cross roads in life, when family or friends want us to do one thing because that is what is best for them, while we are trying to tear away the other because it is indeed what is best for us. All the while keeping to ourselves because we are afraid to hear from anyone and everyone because it seems that they are all against us in one way or another...when in reality there are those who care and support what you believe is best for your life, because you are the only one who knows best, but still be there to offer advise when it is seeked. There are ears out there that listen and care, some of which even can give good advise when it is seeked upon...the receiving end just has to be willing to show that vulnerability.

Brandon is HOME!!!

Well I am quite pleased with Brandon's return! There were biker guys there to welcome our boys home, others whose son has served and they come and welcome each soldier's return, and tons of family members! it was amazing we screamed and cried when they walked through those doors and boy was Brison ever excited to have daddy again!! He didn't want to let go of him, it was all so great! My batteries died in my camera so I only was able to get a few pictures, but they are good ones...

anxious for daddy
all smiles!
taking it all in
lovin' it
goofing around

Brandon comes home tomorrow!

Well I guess we will see if my post of "This is how it should always be" is true, Brandon's plane arrives tomorrow night at 9pm with him and some of the other guys in his unit. I have no clue if they will be dressed in their fatigues or in civilian clothes, either way we will have banners and flags and balloons so people will know just who is arriving!!! I get all teary eyed just thinking about him walking through those doors, he's been gone for almost a year and hasn't seen is baby since he was in diapers and now he is all potty trained and a big boy! I'll keep ya posted with pics and whether or not I'm disappointed with the airport scene!!