Here we are...the final day of the year! This past year has whizzed by for me so now while the boys are still sleeping and I have the first coffee of the day in hand let's look back on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2019.
We started the year in the Caribbean on a cruise ship. I think it is the perfect way to begin. All that sunshine and warmth. Much different than how it's ending with a snow and ice storm. We did survive the winter and even stuck to our guns and didn't book a second winter getaway. That is something we are very proud of because we aren't known for our vacation booking willpower.
Once spring rolled around we got busy outside enjoying the nice weather. We celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and just surviving another winter. The boys went to school and sports and jobs. We had a small family reunion on my Dad's side which was fun. Cousins I had never met. A great way to spend a fast weekend.
John took Riley to France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Quite the experience for a 12-year-old. Not to mention his veteran father. Though both took different lessons from their travels it was time and money well spent. Riley learned all about the bravery of Canadian soldiers in WW2 and how the people of Europe have never forgotten their sacrifices. Evident in the upkeep of a small cemetery in Belgium he visited. And John learned there is no parking anywhere in France and their tickets can wrack up pretty darn fast.
The summer was eventful and boring all at the same time. Alex visited his grandparents as soon as school ended and before summer school began. John and Riley took off again this time to Nova Scotia to visit family. A quick visit north to celebrate our nieces 2nd birthday signaled the end of the summer for us. It's never long enough.
Fall started off with a bang. A huge change for Riley in a new school with Alex playing tour guide. Both seemed to thrive in school and Alex's new dream job working for a federal political party...not bad at 16! A role in the school musical was the highlight for one and endless political conversations were for the other. We still aren't sure they are really our kids.
The year was pretty boring for me in comparison. Life seemed to flow along and while nothing amazing happened nothing bad did either. That's a win in my books. But I hope 2020 keeps me more on my toes.
Happy New Year!!!
Ang
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