We Are Imperfectly Perfect

As I reflect on the past year I can smile and be proud of my little family . . . we have had a wonderful, amazing year. . . since last summer . . . our school year went rather smoothly . . . my children grew inches that surpass my wildest dreams . . . my children matured faster than my heart can keep up . . . we lost more teeth that I think is possible . . . we've had braces removed  and retainers lost . . . . tears shed . . . belly laughs have flowed . . .giggles are everywhere . . . smiles are always present . . . and through it all . . . our little family has remained positive . .  together . . . strong . .  unmarred by chaos . .  by nonsense . . . by drama . . 

. . . I no longer have to be afraid to say. . . because my words may be twisted to another meaning. . . I don't have to warn my children to not say a word for fear of repercussion . . .

. . . there are no more whispers . . .  no more demanding phone calls . . . there has been less drama . . . less nonsense . . .  . . . but some people live their lives moving from one crisis to another . . . they seek out the chaos . . .

. . . I watch these people and wonder how they keep up with themselves . . .  and they try very hard to draw you into all this unrelenting stress . . . I REFUSE TO BE DRAWN INTO THIS NONSENSE ANY LONGER . . .  I've let go of people and instead of saying I hate you, I now embrace the saying "I Love Myself" . . .

 . . . I've said enough is enough . . .I've moved on for good . . . happily . . . I am not dwelling on the past . . . I am not dwelling on the hurt that others have caused me . . . I've let go . . . I'm achieving our goals . . . I'm enjoying each day . .  with my kids and my friends. . . I am living my life . . .

. . . and my future is better and brighter for all this . . . I am imperfectly perfect!