Today was a home golf meet for the boy and I took half the day off to attend. Since it was home, this was really a no brainer for me. It was also a nice way to get in the mileage! With a cart, I walked over 6 miles at the meet. I know what you may think, “You got a cart…”, and yes I did because it was cold, windy and had just rained. That still doesn’t mean you won’t walk. I purposely would walk a hole or two, or walk halfway, etc. It counts! Plus I had one of my tribe with me to take pictures of the dude! Hanging out with that chick will make anyone smile from ear to ear 🙂

The cool part of today, in addition to watching the kid do what he loves, the Step Papa, one of the big bro’s and that bro’s fiance were in town and came to watch! FAMILY!! I tell ya, I felt like a celebrity introducing them to everyone we ran into! And I didn’t hide it, was SOOO proud to show them off.

Family is a tricky, exciting and complicated for me. I know everyone has their own family “issues”, but mine are just abnormal. Growing up in a split family home, I moved towns/cities/countries quite a bit. Unlike my hubbie and kids, I did not spend my entire childhood in one area. When I was living in my ‘hood, I adapted well, met lots of friends and didn’t see it as a downfall. It’s due to this movement, that when I was out of college, my family wasn’t near me. I had minimal aunts and cousins (who I didn’t/don’t really like) nearby, but not much close and physical support. I would see Mom and fam twice a year for a day or two, if I was lucky. Think about that, being able to hug your Mom, baby sis and Step Papa twice a year. A lot of our relationship was distant, through phone calls or letters. And sometimes I wouldn’t know they were close to me until their visits were done (another story for another time).

Given this history, I SOAK up anytime that I have when they come close to me. I also get beyond giddy, talk way too much and just touch them. Like seriously, I’ve got my hand on their back, giving them hugs or so close to their face they roll their eyes at me. The fact that I got to see them today, I couldn’t really contain it. Such amazingness. (it’s a real word). What a perfect way to spend Friday Eve Day!