To Post or Not To Post
I am not going to write a post this week. Actually, I guess this is my post. My youngest is graduating High School next Friday 6/21 and I decided I want to be in all the moments. I do not want stress over anything while enjoying all the festivities. He is the last of five to reach this milestone and the most special, so I need to be present for him and for me. Too many times during momentous occasions, I was not completely present. My head was someplace else or I was thinking about all the things I always have to do – I am sure most of you moms or dads can relate!
Well, this is one time where I have decided that it’s ok not to live up to all my commitments. It is very difficult for me to say “screw it” and not fulfill what I believe to be my responsibilities, but I am. I have to learn how to prioritize. Life is moving so fast and I have no idea where the time went as I am sure so many of you wonder no matter what stage you are at in life.
I was so afraid if I missed a week of putting out a post, that I would lose momentum or viewers, but my child is more important. Here are a few pics of what has been going on this week:
Special Recognition Dinner 
Senior Luncheon 
Sports Awards 
Special Award 
Senior Awards 
Joe & some of his senior buddies 
Ice cream celebrations 
Special Olympics 
So No Post
I suppose my message in this blog is that sometimes you have to take a mental health day or week. To put this blog out, I would have to be working on it during the week and all night. But screw it! Instead, I am going to continue to enjoy this special time and pay some attention to my son. Then since it is Father’s day, I will pay some attention to his dad, my husband.
The celebrating will continue through this week coming up with the actual graduation and several parties, including my granddaughters 2nd birthday. So who knows what will happen. Folks, I learn and teach myself as I write. This week I am learning how to prioritize my responsibilities and family and love won. So this is the extent of my post. If you want to read more about this extra special year we are celebrating, we did have pizza in Italy.
To all the dads/fathers/stepdads, adopted dads, grandpas, foster dads and my amazing husband – Happiest of Father’s Day. To the moms who play both roles as I had – well Happy Father’s Day to you too!
If you want to read a Father’s Day post, here you go…
Much Love Always!
Sandy
#enlighten #empower #inspire #educate and always #Bekind.
You know I was right in the very same spot with you these last weeks- except I did not post. I have no regrets! Blogging is not easy whatsoever, and a very much admire all of your work. The time and work you put in is so clear. You also have unconditional support from me that I will always check in no matter what.
Congratulations to Joey. Congratulations to you. Let life and love be surrounding you to the fullest in this special time.
This is amazing to be honest. And you are right, you should prioritize and figure out what is more important to you in this moment and that should get your full attention.
Congrats to your son!! Wish you a wonderful week ahead.
Perfect decision Sandy!!! Enjoy every minute with your family, that should always be first. Congratulations to Joey & all his many accomplishments. He’s a strong young man with a strong mom & family support.
Love ya,
Lorraine
Joe is the best. Thank God that I was blessed with him in my life. xoxo
Always a good choice to choose family first……we will all be ready to read again next week 😁
Thank you, Dale. I am going to try, but we have graduation, a few parties, and my granddaughter’s 2nd bday this weekend. All great stuff.
Thanks dear, beautifully written!
Happy Father’s Day! xoxo