Travel.

  What a nice way to start a vacation, freezing rain. (lots of sarcasm) My sisters, mom, dad, and I will be heading down to Georgia/Florida border to visit my brother and his family. I am looking forward to time with my brother and his family, as this will be one of the last major get-togethers for our family of origin. We are not sure when the next get together will be and how soon or late in the future. And it's that realization that the family unit has aged. My parents will only have one child left in the house after February, near empty nesters. I know this feeling is bitter sweet for them but I also know that they can't wait for grandbabies.
  Whether or not I will produce one is a matter of questionability. Yes, there is a red underline in that word and I don't care. When I get back from this excursion, I will come back to a near empty house and a lot of work ahead of me. Both in terms of home and life.
  Am I scared? Abso-freaking-lutely. But, much like depression, I don't have time for it. I ran across this pic this morning and it might not be legal to publish it here... I will. It should be anyone's New Years Resolutions. If you are taking care of these things, guess what? You actually take better care of yourself.

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