I really should try to post more. Looking at old posts is one of my favourite things to do, plus I love that I can keep a record of my life. This week Auntie Karen's best friend, her daughter died. She was 17. It's so sad. So so sad. So I love reading about my life, but it's also a great legacy to leave, someday when I leave.
Winter has been pretty darn good to us, the weather has been remarkable for a winter. When there was snow we were lucky enough to go to Hawaii and had a great trip there. I have never been there so I wasn't really sure what to expect, and really didn't have a lot of expectations going into it. We were going with a big group, so I didn't feel the same need to research and investigate like I do other times I go on vacation with a smaller group.
It was a good vacation, fun to see a new place. Fun to hike and snorkel and boogie board. Hanalei Bay ended up being my favourite beach in the whole wide world. It was great to see my whole family interacting and enjoying each others company. It was great to see everyone trying something new and different. Funny how kids bring that out in us.
I'm feeling so grateful this winter for the wonderful relationship my parents and kids have. There is a different kind of satisfaction to be the link between the two and the happiness you see the relationship has on both parties. Dad has really enjoyed skiing with the boys this winter. We have been a fair bit and it's been lots of fun. It's great to see his pride when the boys accomplish something. Nathan is a really good student, both in school and on the ski hill. He will really listen and do what is asked of him. He commits. Unlike his mother... and Lucas is a bit more like me too. So when Nathan really pays attention to my Dad and his skiing improves it's like my dad is glowing.
What an awesome life I live. I'm lucky to have lots of great things in my life. Although I think lots of it is my own decision making. I'm not sure I always believe in luck.
Plan on doing more of this recording of my life.
Jenn
1 comment:
good to hear from you again. I totally agree with you on the fun of logging your life and leaving a legacy. I guess that's my prime driver as well and a reason why I drop so many pictures in my posts.
Vacations in Hawaii, they sound so exotic to me. Glad you had a good vacation and a great winter!
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