Long time, no read

 Good early Wednesday morning! Or as I like to call it, hump day. Yes, long time no read from me. You thought I was missing? Me too. Life has turned upside down for me these last few months. Ever since graduation any plans made have basically gone out the window. As a planner, this has thrown me for a loop but it has also taught me adaptability. Yes, in my mid 40’s I am finally grasping this concept. So, let’s catch up!

  Let’s talk about the kids first, of course, because at the moment they are the focus of all my attention. Oldest stepson: still working at Cheers trying to find his way in the world. It’s hard for kids to figure out what they want to do especially if they have not found their passion in life yet. He is working hard and trying to move out on his own, so I am proud of him for that. Oldest son: had surgery this summer, recovered nicely and is all settled in his new home at the University of Arkansas. Yes, it was hard dropping him off, but he loves it and that makes it easier. Although little sis and I are ready to go snatch him up and bring him back home. Don’t worry, we won’t. We would just like to. Youngest stepson: had a great summer. Started off with a trip to Europe and basically working like a dog for the rest of the summer. He had to say farewell to a good friend who was a foreign exchange student last year. They had a good bye bash at our house and it was wonderful. Hubby and I love having a house full of kids. Keeps us young, I think. He took in a few college tours and is now faced with the daunting class of trying to figure out where to land next year. He seems to be putting all his eggs in one basket and this makes me nervous. You always need a backup plan, but hey, what do I know. Youngest daughter: had a great summer as well. Got to spend some quality time with her bestie from Nashville and do some much needed relaxing. She started high school this year and broke her elbow the first day of school at cheer practice. The good news is that surgery is not needed and hopefully 3 weeks in a sling and some PT will be all that is needed. We have a doctor’s appointment today so wish us luck.

  As for hubby and I? We are doing awesome. I absolutely love being married to this man. He is my true soul mate. He brings me happiness like I have never experienced. He has been my rock this past year as I have gone through some things health wise and other wise that I do not know if I could have made it through without him. So super shout out to my Mark. I love you, sweetheart. Kisses always.  We are celebrating 5 years as a couple in September. We always celebrate our first date as this marked the true beginning of our new lives together. We have a lot to celebrate this year and some fun and exciting things to come in our future.

 Fitness wise has basically been nonexistent. I am getting back into it this week. I have a pair of tennis shoes on for the first time in months. Yippeee!!! I am walking to the Capital this year in a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. I work for an awesome company who is very involved in community service and encourages their employees to get involved as well. The walk will be a couple of miles and I am super excited about it. For more details about this event: #elemonateCF

  Have a brilliant hump day and I am glad to be back!

Hugs!!!