Back on my beautiful back patio, chilling, listen to the birds sing and letting my mind wander some more. I am blessed with my family and friends and the life I have despite the obstacles of addiction and at times mental issues.
This past weekend we celebrated Easter. Both of my girls were home at the same time, the first since Christmas. I had not seen Kirsten, the Chicago daughter since then. It was so wonderful having a full house …. the two girls plus 1 boyfriend for a long weekend. It is different with adult children our relationship has changed to an adult relationship. Steve and I really enjoy our adult children, we had a lot of fun just hanging out with them and being together. We did the family Easter thing at my Moms house celebrating with my brothers and family … 14 of us in all. And though it was very loud and chaotic at times, it was still wonderful. I love having everyone together, the kids ages 2.5 to almost 24 enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt, it was fun to watch the little ones and the big kids act like little ones.
Now it is Monday. Allie and Patrick are back to work in Columbus. We took Kirsten to the airport this morning for her flight back to Chicago and school and Steve left for an overnight business trip. I went from a full house to just me sitting at home alone contemplating life. I am back to having an earache and sore throat and sinus issues … which is making me more self aware that I am now alone and feeling a little sad. I miss having my kids around, but they are spreading their wings and I am proud of them. They are great kids or I should say they have turned out to be great people.
Really I should have nothing to complain about, I am truly blessed.
The Life and Times of Me 