Adulthood- what would you change?

Driving in our truck last weekend going to Easter Dinner, Bretts brother (Garrett) brought up high school, and how things were so easy- and how he would go back. Brett immediately said that he wouldn't, he loves his life right now.

Brett and I always talk about what we thought in high school- and where we thought we would be in 10 years. Not in a million years did I think that I would be married, in my 2nd house, with my beautiful daughter. I love my life- and although there are aspects that I think could be better- they are personal, and I would in no way change my life.

I am so happy to have everything I have. Mainly this includes my family. I have always been big on family, and staying in touch. I was pretty upset when my parents got divorced- but then my dad met my step-mom, and that just introduced another special person in my life. Then my sister was born, and I love her with all my heart. I mean- I have a brother- who I love, but to have a sister- that is different. There is a big age gap- but it has made for a wonderful relationship. I enjoyed interacting and teaching her things when she was younger- and I can see the enjoyment in her eyes when she interacts with Danika. Then came Brett- who has made my life a whole. And with him, came his family- who I love like my own. My whole family- blood, and not- are so special to me, and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

I know many things now, and some have come from "learning the hard way" but I learned these things- and am glad I did. There is still so much more to learn, and I can't wait. Although some decisions in life have been tough- and times have gotten stressful. We learned a little about life and more about ourselves from these decisions, and I am thankful for that.

I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me learn these things, and to everyone who has been there for me, as well as Brett and Danika- in our pasts, presently, and in our futures!

I heard a song recently, and I have only heard it once- but it is stuck in my head forever:

Montgomery Gentry Lyrics - Back When I Knew It All

At the ripe old age of nineteen
I bought a short bed pick up chicks machine
life ran on beer and gasoline
a half a lap ahead of the law
I had a fake I’d that got me into tuffies
love was a word i used to get lucky
was a big time spender with that plastic money
back when I knew it all

ch … back when the world was flat and mama and daddy didn’t have a clue
that was back …
back when a pitcher of beer and a couple shots made me bulletproof
back when god was a name I used in vain to get a point across when
I got ticked off
lord I’m learning so much more …… than back when i knew it all

I found out credit cards don’t mean you’re rich
and beer and gasoline don’t mix
yeach step side trucks can’t jump a ditch
and those big house rooms sure are small
I’ve learned that love is a woman that will settle you down
a Sunday sermon can turn life around
Man I can’t believe all the answers I’ve found
since .. back when I knew it all

ch

br … I’ve done some growing up
and I’m still growing up
so I know I’ll never be as smart as i once was
that was back…….