First, I would like to say that I really, STRONGLY dislike the term "teenager"....in todays society, it conjures up images of selfishness, rebellion and disrespect....but not ALL young people are like that, nor should they be lumped into that category.
At the moment, my two oldest daughters are 16 and 14....and they are wonderful! They are responsible, caring, very, very helpful....and they actively look for ways to serve our family and make my life easier...especially on my bad 'fibro' days. They are both learning to be keepers at home.....and enjoy learning homemaking skills. Of course, these are not the only things they do with their time. Like all young people their age, they enjoy many friends and fun get togethers...but they also love all of us just being home as a family.
For the past few days (ok, longer than that) I have been having pretty bad fibro flares....Sunday afternoon, it put me in bed. But...these two have helped with their little brother and sister, helped with meals and cleanup, laundry, cleaning....as well as carrying a pretty full load of highschool work this school year. Sunday, while my wonderful husband took my two little ones to a train show...the girls and a friend, cleaned up lunch, then after I put a roast in the oven, the girls peeled all the carrots and potatoes and got them ready....then the 3 of them went to Starbucks for the afternoon...while I napped. It was so wonderful to sleep, then to wake to a yummy dinner, everyone home...and the girls friend stayed the whole day...which was a blessing to be able to spend time with her.
Here is the 'clincher', if you will.....Since Monday morning, my Sara (14) has been sick. Meghan has pitched in and helped take over Sara's chores, and she has made dinner two nights in a row while I took Anna to dance class on Monday...and worked at danced yesterday.....not only did she make dinner...but they were GOOD!!! She outdid herself yesterday, making a sweet/spicy glaze for the chicken, and a glaze for the carrots....presenting the wild rice on steamed zucchini...and even made an apple cobbler for dessert....all while I wasn't home. She enjoyed the creativity, and the domesticity.
My "teenagers" and I enjoy each others company....and would prefer to do everything together than with anyone else. Tomorrow night, (if everyone is healthy) just Meghan, Sara and I are going to see a musical performance of "White Christmas"....it is one of our favorites and we are so looking forward to this! There is no one else that I would rather see this with than Meghan and Sara!
They are such wonderful young ladies...and we are so proud of them!!!! I am very, very blessed to have my two "teenagers" right now!!! Love you, Girls!!!!
At the moment, my two oldest daughters are 16 and 14....and they are wonderful! They are responsible, caring, very, very helpful....and they actively look for ways to serve our family and make my life easier...especially on my bad 'fibro' days. They are both learning to be keepers at home.....and enjoy learning homemaking skills. Of course, these are not the only things they do with their time. Like all young people their age, they enjoy many friends and fun get togethers...but they also love all of us just being home as a family.
For the past few days (ok, longer than that) I have been having pretty bad fibro flares....Sunday afternoon, it put me in bed. But...these two have helped with their little brother and sister, helped with meals and cleanup, laundry, cleaning....as well as carrying a pretty full load of highschool work this school year. Sunday, while my wonderful husband took my two little ones to a train show...the girls and a friend, cleaned up lunch, then after I put a roast in the oven, the girls peeled all the carrots and potatoes and got them ready....then the 3 of them went to Starbucks for the afternoon...while I napped. It was so wonderful to sleep, then to wake to a yummy dinner, everyone home...and the girls friend stayed the whole day...which was a blessing to be able to spend time with her.
Here is the 'clincher', if you will.....Since Monday morning, my Sara (14) has been sick. Meghan has pitched in and helped take over Sara's chores, and she has made dinner two nights in a row while I took Anna to dance class on Monday...and worked at danced yesterday.....not only did she make dinner...but they were GOOD!!! She outdid herself yesterday, making a sweet/spicy glaze for the chicken, and a glaze for the carrots....presenting the wild rice on steamed zucchini...and even made an apple cobbler for dessert....all while I wasn't home. She enjoyed the creativity, and the domesticity.
My "teenagers" and I enjoy each others company....and would prefer to do everything together than with anyone else. Tomorrow night, (if everyone is healthy) just Meghan, Sara and I are going to see a musical performance of "White Christmas"....it is one of our favorites and we are so looking forward to this! There is no one else that I would rather see this with than Meghan and Sara!
They are such wonderful young ladies...and we are so proud of them!!!! I am very, very blessed to have my two "teenagers" right now!!! Love you, Girls!!!!
