Moving on....

This weekend I spent time with my best friend, Jenn. Recently Jenn and her now husband, made the decision to elope in Greece. They are having a big reception on Saturday to celebrate their marriage. I went over to help her with some last minute stuff for the party. As I sat there with Jenn, we talked, we vented to each other about things that piss us off, we gossiped a bit, we laughed, we did just what friends do. It was such a simple day, but something I don't get to do often with four kids at home. But I left so happy we had that time together and with so much reassurance of what is important in life. I came home to my four healthy, beautiful children, my loving husband and my always helpful and supportive sister.

This summer ended on a shaky note for our family. Luckily we are all okay, no worries on that front, but there was some drama (isn't there always?) that kind of ruined the summer for us. I've spent the past 6 weeks obsessing over this. Shaking my head in disbelief and bewilderment. Wondering why life has to be so tough sometimes. Why the people you love will sometimes hurt you. Why Why Why? I've driven myself crazy with the "why's".

I've learned that as hard as it is, sometimes the best option is to let go. Just move on. Look forward to the good things to come and enjoy the moment. Life is WAY TOO SHORT to set yourself up for heartache and disappointment over and over again. Over the past 6 weeks I've figured out, I love too hard, I care too much and I (just like my mom) see the very best in everyone...to a fault. I can't live with sadness, anger and stress. So as the season changes and the tree's begin to shed their leaves I too am doing some shedding.

I'm going to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle, which I totally stopped due to stress. I'm going to put everything I have into my family and friendships. No more obsessing over the bad. Today I vow to concentrate on the good. I've got a great life...it's not perfect, but its a pretty damn good one. I will spend my time enjoying it, every second of it.

I hope you all enjoy reading this blog. I absolutely love writing it. It's a great outlet for me and something I really try to keep positive. I love when I see people out and about and they tell me how much they love following along here. It absolutely makes my day, every single time. So, because I don't say it nearly enough, thank you for reading along.

Now on to bigger and better things! I hope you all too let go of the past, shed the negative energy and work to make sure you can be your best, happiest, healthiest self. I urge you to pray for those who hurt you, it might not change them but it will definitely change you. Always remember, life is just too damn short to do anything but just enjoy it!!

xoxo, Kristen