This weekend we had another soccer tournament, spent time with family, and made a trip to Disneyland. So far this summer is off to a good start. I am excited for this time I get with the kids.
I am also giving myself a few goals this summer to try and accomplish. I want to read a few books, which I am open to suggestions, so please leave some. I want to open up my range in cooking, also open to suggestions. I need to figure out a better way to stay active and get a little healthier. Also with that I want to try to eat a little healthier. There are also a few organization goal I have and will probably post those as I do them. I know that this summer will have tons of mishaps and things that go badly, but I will do my best to make things work.
This summer I really hope that we get a lot of family time in. There are some family members that I do have a hard time being around but I will try to work that out. I know that we will never be close or get along really well and I am fine with that. When we are together I do hope that everyone can try to contain their dirty looks and stupid comments, but we will see how that pans out.
I believe that everyone has a family member(s) that drive them crazy or cause them anxiety to be around. Sometimes talking to them about it works, sometimes it makes it worse. In my case I don't believe there is anything that can fix or strengthen our relationship. We see things to differently and will never be able to agree. My advice on dealing with difficult people is just to love them, but do not give them the ability to bring you down. Drop the expectations of change. Do not get discouraged by things that they say to you or maybe more often behind your back. Try to remember that there are some miserable people out there, and if you have to be around them or deal with them, do not let them tear you down. Misery loves company.
Be happy. Be gracious. Be thankful. The higher road is always the more difficult to travel.
Nikki, my beautiful one, you are wise beyond your years. I am so proud of you and your family. Maybe next year I can manage a short trip to California, I would sure love that! Yes, I believe we all have family that drive us a little crazy. The old saying is that you don't get to chose your family, just your friends. Love you immensely! Gramma Barb
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