Technology is a Wonderful Thing

For an awful lot of reasons, technology is fantastic.  It connects us in ways I never would have imagined.  It's funny to think that I am now getting to an age when I look back at the technology I had when I was young and shake my head at what's available today.  When did I get that old?  My boys will never know what it is to be unplugged, unless I force it on them.  We are always plugged in, some days more than others.  I threaten once in a while to shut the electronics down, but, honestly, I am just as bad an offender as they are.  Although, the tv is not on quite as much as it used to be, but they still watch things on their devices.  Oh well, a mom can only do so much.

An Open Letter

You know who you are.  We have known each other for a very long time.  I will always love you, as one always loves someone who has been such an integral part of their life for such a long time.  We have had many fun times, you have made me laugh many times.  You have stood by my side through a lot of crap.  You have made some choices that weren't the best, but I know why.  That is all that matters.  You can wake up everyday and go to bed everyday knowing that although I was almost broken, I am not.  I have confidence in myself, I have my Schaeffer luck with me, and I know that  there is someone out there for me, just as there is someone out there for you.  We will always be part of each other's lives.  I will never make any choices that intentionally hurt you and I know you will never do that to me again.  We have difficult times ahead, meeting new people and figuring out how to bring them into the family.  If you believe that the person you bring into your life is an asset to your life and our children's lives, then who am I to question, and vice versa.  It is time to let go.  The guilt will not help you move forward.  Turn around and start moving forward.  It's ok.  I'm ok, you're ok and our family, though a different structure, will be just fine.    Oh, and with all sincerity, in regard to all of the good moments, thanks, thanks a lot.