Hi there.. Amber here, in my snapchat disguise.
Surely you can tell it’s me.. by my ‘here-I-am’ eyes!👀

I really feel like I can’t be the only one needing some laughter. Especially with all of the world’s challenging chatter. 

Needing some light-heartedness on this rainy day.. when things are feeling a bit heavy, for goodness sakes!- I am also a mom of four adult-ish kids and still have Keith (our oldest) twenty-one year old at home, waiting to go back after his extended break.-

I am trying not to get too uptight.. knowing this stage will soon be out of sight.

It’s challenging that our teenager’s sorta follow our oldest two’s lead… the stage between teenager and adult is interesting to put it nicely.. I am just trying to get through it in God’s speed.

I don’t want to believe we have selfish kids. It’s just a stage.. right? I am not gonna lie.. I sometimes question, “is this how we live?”😳

During a pandemic.. four kids, three dogs and surely some pet spiders. We are coming through it, feeling like survivors. 

No one ever told me when our kids grow up, how they still keep us awake. They’re up in the kitchen, video chatting and gaming, when it’s extremely late.

As a matter of fact, it had not been uncommon to hear the dogs barking after midnight because our said adult sons were just coming in.- Let’s just say we decided, there was no need for them to have a house key any longer.. my gosh, at that point~ just stay with your friends!-

Our bed and breakfast opens at 9am. Only trying to get breakfast in mom’s freshly cleaned kitchen is a sin!

There is no question.. we love them more than there are tomorrows. Although, we can’t jeopardize our own well-being, while keeping everything flowing.

Coming home to parents.. is a different kind of roommate. They are older and don’t stay up as late.

Mostly because of more consistent schedules. Living the dream and trying to keep it more level!😆

While visiting with Keith this morning over coffee, I did learn that he slept better than he has in a long time. I joked with him that it must be because he’s home and he knows everything is fine.

His response was, “My friends are legit.. one’s a car salesman, the other a janitor, and one’s in college.. being with them is not like a frat party.” Oh to be young, what can I say?.. they are his posse and don’t seem to be too shoddy.

When you’re young.. sleeping on a sofa, the floor or under the stars just seems like an adventure.- I think most would agree.. being more mature means you need a more sound structure.-

Go ahead .. especially while your young and twenty-one.. live it up and have lots of FuN!

Go after your dreams, give more, take less… And for God’s sake~ CLEAN UP YOUR MESS!

Both literally a figuratively.. we must keep it together!
Remembering the best is yet to come, nothing is forever!

So here’s some encouraging words.. [CALLING ALL PARENTS] ..Forget what everyone else is doing and do what works!

Both parents and kids alike, we have to do our best to see all the beauty in this life.

Striving for happiness, finding our hobbies. If we seek the best in each other, life is a lot more jolly!

So today.. I choose to write because it helps me to keep my dreams alive.

Do what’s on your heart, do it with light-heartedness and JOY.. ~tomorrow’s not promised~ And if you find yourself annoyed with your adult-ish son, like me.. just imagine him as your little BOY!

Stay Rosy, Amber 💗🤟😎✌️

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