long since I wrote on the blog, the time is perfect.
The kids are all
doing well; today when I was working they went on a hike without me. I initially was sad that I was not able to
go, and then mom made the comment that I should be excited that they want to do
things together. My only hopes for a
long time were that they would grow closer as they got older. I am so grateful for my relationships with my
brother and sisters. I am starting to
see glimpse of their lives after living in my household. They are starting to do independent things
and make good decisions (for the most part). Them doing things together is all I ever
wanted.
Katie just got
Willard a month ago, and right now Willard is her life. She continues to thrive in the Emergency
room, and wants desperately to get into nursing. I am unsure why she does not get accepted, as
she is overqualified having a mom that loves the medical field and being a part
of the ER? I do think that things happen
for a reason, and I truly believe that she will make it to be able to
accomplish her dream.
Katie will be
going to Europe with a friend in a couple of months, she is so excited. People have asked me if I am bothered by the
fact that she is going with someone I do not know. I say, “No” as she is very responsible, and knowledgeable
at her young age of 20. I want her to go
and have fun. I want her to date lots of
men, and do things that she wants before settling down, because when she does
get married things change fast.
Katie and I walk
almost daily for one to three miles (depending on my mood). We take Willard and he loves to go! It is most favorite time of the day. I am getting to know her on a friend basis
and not so much as a daughter. It is fun
to see her growing and enjoying life.
She loves and cares for Willard so well that I am excited to see her as
a mommy someday, (hopefully not too soon).
Jerra had the most
difficult year although I often say that if anyone had to experience it, she
was the one that would deal with it the best.
She has grown so much and so fast as she had to. Kaden was really good for her for 3
years. She fell in love with him, which
made letting go that much harder. Jerra
is my idol. She had to make some hard decisions and did it with strength. She has made so much progress in her growth
it is hard to believe she is mine. She
still loves to write, make videos and of course run! These are all things that her dad and I are
not good at therefore we are not sure where she got the talent. I love to see her shine! I love to see the love she has for her
siblings, and I believe that she will be the one that holds the family
together, as she loves being a part of us on the weekends when he comes down
from Utah State.
Both girls are
doing well with money, and learn that from their dad. They have good savings, and Jerra pays for
her apartment and has two jobs. Katies
has a new car and pays for many things needed throughout the house. I am a proud momma.
Ethan has also changed a lot this year. Ethan started wrestling at the end of last
year, and did absolutely amazing. He has
grown, emotionally, and of course physically.
His grades are improved and he seems to care more than he ever has. I see him caring for his sisters, and
sticking up for them when needed, despite the next minute fighting with
them. J Ethan got his permit about a month ago and
is an excellent driver. I see his dad in
him, he seems to look at things and automatically know what to do. This is something that I am not able to do,
must be a man thing! Ethan is still
shorter than the girls but quickly gaining, one day I hope that he is as tall
as them.
Ethan also started
running track when wrestling ended; I love to see him run. He is a quick runner and not a distance
runner like Jerra. The diversity is fun,
and he is really good at it. Ethan loves
video games, and is known to not "come up to the surface" for
hours. This is something I hope that he
will outgrow when he can drive. Most
times Ethan will come with me and acts like he enjoys it although most times he
would rather stay at home. For me this
is hard, as everywhere I go the girls want to go. I am finding that I have to try and not feel
bad that he does not want to go. He
still is involved just isn’t into clothes shopping as a girl (he picked out all
of his back to school stuff in 20 minutes).
Ethan is really laid back unless something really pisses him
off, he is kind hearted and loves life.
I am a lucky momma.
Hannah has the
kindest heart of the whole family. She
would give her left hand if someone asks.
Hannah does well in school, and loves to do crafts and bake. She is the reason I am fatter than I would
like to be. She loves life too.
Hannah is still an
avid soccer player, and the school mascot.
She loves to be involved in everything, but also loves her alone
time.
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