Written by Danelle. Life goes by so quickly, doesn’t it? It feels like time flies by at the speed of light once you have children. They are visual proof of how fast time flies by. Darnell is growing so quickly, and since I was an only child who got a stepsister later in life and was mostly raised by a single mother until my teenage years, I don’t truly understand boys. It has been such a strange but awesome experience to see things from his point of view. I have truly realized how sensitive and emotional I can be by seeing how much he is not–hahaha. He dreams so big and he works for it–I admire that about him. Dani is like a childhood dream version of myself. She is such a well-rounded child who can vibe with most people and make her own fun wherever she goes. Dawn has become such a little adult that it scares me.
It is amazing but scary to watch these little humans grow into teens. It changes my views on life every day. To see the new generation not have to deal with the generational trauma that I carried. To see that they are able to live free, see the world, and form their own opinions is such a blessing, especially since I am able to witness it. Sorry, this became a puff piece. I just truly find it astonishing to watch these tiny miracles be born, take place, and grow to bless me with new insight every day.
Being able to experience sibling relationships is a new experience for me too. It’s a weird dynamic but one I think is beneficial to be the most well rounded. It seems to me that it gives insight into how to agree to disagree. It helps the kids figure out how to forgive. It teaches all the kids how to understand other points of view. I am so proud and fortunate that we were all able to find each other.
Our Amazing Forever Family 