So...a lot has happened in the past month or more. I would rather not put too much on here, for the sake of other's feelings. I think it would be best that way. Even though I have been hurt...pretty badly...I'm not going to post my hurt at the expense of others.
I got an acceptance letter to USC Upstate this week. I have to go to orientation in July. I'm extremely excited. I can't wait to start this next chapter in school. I graduated from Greenville Tech on the Dean's List. And my next goal is to graduate with my BA from Upstate on the Dean's List, as well. I know raising two children and that goal is going to be very hard, but I'm willing to do what it takes.
Charlea is 3 months old. Gosh, time flies...Riley is almost 2 and a half. I just turned 24...where is my life going?! I posted a quote that I made up on facebook today...The hard part is letting go...once you get beyond that, the uphill battle flattens out and the path of life goes on. I firmly believe this is happening for me. I have made some hard decisions in the past few weeks, and honestly, as hard as it was, it was the best for me and my beautiful babies. I would rather hurt a little on the inside to make my children's lives the best possible.
It has been a whole year since Riley's father has seen him. I hurt a little for Riley because of this. But honestly, I can't help but to think that maybe it is for the best whatever that reason may be. It would break my heart if he grew up and was hurt by his father forgetting to come to his baseball games, his kindergarten graduation, his birthdays, etc. Father's Day was hard for me in this respect. But we had a great day with Nana and Potch. My father wanted the grandchildren to call him "Pops" but has grown to love how Riley calls him Potch. It makes us all smile to hear him say it.
I'm enjoying summer even though it is extremely hot. We have been hanging out with Angie and Jordan and Uncle Eddie a lot at the pool. I can not believe how well Riley is swimming this year. The more you let him go, the more he does. It really is amazing to watch. His con artistry is also very very good. I wish I knew some of his tricks when I was his age ;).
well, enough for today. It's been awhile since the last post, and I have to go through and delete some of them, so it can help me not rehash the past. It's honestly for the best and I'm very proud of myself.
~kate
