THE CHALLENGE

I'm going to try the Blog Every Day In May Challenge from the blog storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com.  You should do it too.  I know, I know, it's May 2nd and I didn't blog yesterday, but as always I'm a day late and a dollar short.  So come be a day late with me!

Today's topic? The story of your life in 250 words or less.

So here goes...

I was born in the 70's to two very loving parents.  I became the middle child, and the only girl in a family full of boys.  Although I love my brothers deeply, I'm sad to say that I'm not close with my family.  I don't remember much about my childhood except for I was terrified of kidnappers - to the point I had ulcers.  In 6th grade I started ice skating competitively, and I think that's what gave me confidence to get over my fears.  I got my first job working at a movie theater when I was 15...oh the stories I can tell about theaters!  Also at 15 I met Rick... he drove in on a motorcycle and out with my heart.  I married young, just 3 weeks after my 19th birthday, and before we knew what happened I was pregnant with Brittani!  She changed my world.  Three years later Nathan joined our little family and my world was changed again.  Our family became complete five years later when Connor decided it was finally time for him to come to earth!  When I look at my husband and children I always wonder how I got so lucky.  My life after kids has been filled with games, meets, concerts, practices, books, laundry, and love.  Two years ago my dad passed away and that was the saddest time in my life.  Last fall Brittani moved away to college and I quickly realized how fast time goes by.  My goal in life now?  To enjoy every minute.