I'm a Grandma!

May 25, 2012 a beautiful bundle of joy came into our lives. Our first granddaughter was born at Landstuhl in Germany to my son Erik and his beautiful girlfriend Dary. I cannot wait until the day that Mialanie Mirelys is here in the US so that I can give her the love and kisses that I have for her. For now, I watch her grow and prosper through daily pictures that Erik and Dary post of her. Already in just 2 1/2 short weeks she is changing so much!

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Always a mom

My kids are getting older now and my husband and I are about to enter a new stage of our lives, empty Nesters. Wow, what a scary thought! I have been a mom for over 22 years and to think they won't be living at my home full time is strange. So now we almost start over to focus on each other again, it's almost like we are dating. Dinner and a movie or an event that is not kid oriented. Different but nice. Will take some getting used to but I think I can adjust. It's hard to realize they aren't the little kids who need my constant attention. I guess it's time to focus on the "big kid".

Where have I been??

Wow, I didn't realize that it has been a while since I last posted. It's always when "....." comes it will slow down. But there is always a different busy. You think when the kids are out of school for the summer it will slow down. Then maybe things will slow down when they go back to school and the cycle never ends. Someday maybe I will get better at prioritizing my time, when Ariana graduates and I don't have anyone here in school anymore??? Probably not, it will just be a different type of busy again. That leads into another thought. I can't believe this will be my last year of someone in public school. Where has the time gone? My kids where just babies a couple of years ago!! 


Ariana is already thinking of her future beyond high school and starting to think about entering the Air Force. I am proud that she is thinking of serving her country and following in her brother's footsteps. Aimee also will graduate from college next spring, two graduations in one year!! One college and one high school. Wow, will be busting my buttons for sure with pride!! My most rewarding job that I have ever held is being a mom and raising 3 independent kids that will certainly exceed in their chosen careers. 

What a week

I can't believe it's going to be a week tonight since my son came home. Wow, did that just fly by. Best thing though, even though he's been gone for over a year we just pick right back up where we left off. I am so proud of the man he is becoming. For only 19 years old, he has already done so much more than most of his friends. He is seeing the world, managing his own money and life very well. As hard as it is to let our kids pick up and leave the nest, to watch them succeed in their life is the best reward. 

I enjoyed the few days that I had all of my kids back in one house at the same time. Sad to realize that those days will become less and less as they move forward with their own lives. Aimee is back at school and carving her own way in the world. I just hope the world will be as good to her as it has been to Erik.

Ariana is still under my wing for a bit longer. It won't be long and she will be out making her way in the world too. I just hope that I have been a good mom for them, no one ever said being a mom was easy. I think it has been the hardest job I have ever had but by far the most rewarding.

I am very proud of all that my kids have accomplished in their lives so far.

Erik and Aimee

Ariana and Josh

Getting with the times

I thought I was up with all new technology but tonight my daughter talked me into joining Twitter. Not real sure on whether or not I will Tweet but getting the updates from some of my favorite websites might be beneficial. I guess if I want to stay on top of things I need to keep up with all the new technology options. So if you are on Twitter, look me up "aimeriana101"

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