Kasey's Rambles

Today’s the day. The day our oldest, moves into college!!! She is the “first” out of our family to go to school, and we couldn’t be prouder. Needless to say it was a day full of a whirlwind of emotions.

To give a “little bit” of background…I met our oldest, my first stepdaughter, when she was just 3 years old. Now over the last 15 years and some change, her Father and I had not always been together. We took a few breaks during our relationship. As you see, we were just children when we first met. I was our oldest’s age when I met her Father. Who was already a Father himself.

My hubby became a Dad at very young age. Now as this is not “His” blog. I will not delve into his background, that much. Just enough to give you a little context.

So, She has been in my life around 15 years now. Even when her dad and I took our breaks or whatever you will call them. We always managed to stay in touch. No matter what.

Now to fast forward 15 years. A lot has changed. I, myself, am not the same Woman I was when I first met our Girl. I have grown, changed and learned so much over the last 15 years. She has grown, changed and learned so much. We all have. And what’s even cooler is for about a year and a half now…All of us, are together again.

As you know I have 2 step daughters. From two different relationships before me. And there was a long time where we weren’t all together. There are a lot of variables that go into the why’s and how comes. But what matters is that we are together now. And as a Family, we were all able to go and see Sissy move into College today.

Being able to see our son look at his two sisters, one who would be coming home with us, the other who just moved into her new home; I had a “Mom Moment.” I watched and just kept snapping candid photos of this moment in time. Where all my children are sharing a huge Milestone with there sister!! All in the same room!! Then to watch my husband as he stared at his baby girl…😭😭😫💗

My heart couldn’t take it. Then when our middle child, her sister, got up to give her a hug…I lost it. I had to walk out of the room. Sissy isn’t that far away, but still …it was emotional to see how they just held onto eachother almost as if they’d never see each other again. I don’t know how to explain it. My eyes are watering as I type this right now. You just had to be there. It was a “Mom moment” that I will never forget. Or a “stepmom” moment if we’re being technical.

Anywho…totally rambling and crying now…haha My middle child said I am the exact definition of the saying “Word Vomit” and mid cry..I busted out laughing when I read her text!!!! She’s not wrong either haha.

So anyways…today was a Day. Now as I sit in my rocking chair…I can’t help but think how our girls doing. She’s the First ladies and Gents!!! And won’t be the last. These kids blow me away everyday with how smart, compassionate and caring they are. I know all of my kiddos are going to do Big things. But the last two can wait a little bit longer…because this mama Can’t have another emotional moment like that for a few years 😂😂😭🤘😎

So what I think I’m going to do is make a cup of tea!! Which is weird because I don’t normally drink tea, ever!! “Who am I?” My mother would totally say. Oh well, I am getting in touch with my creative side…and it feels amazing. Long couple days ahead of me. Time to relax and get some much needed zzz’s 💗🙏😘😎

Till next time…