Who am I to April

So who is Kelsey to me? Well she is my only biological daughter. She is smart, funny, sarcastic, and sometimes a pain in the butt. She is very determined, if it's something she wants to do, if it's something I ask her to do, well she's less determined and focused. I have seen her take time to help others. I am proud of her wanting to get a job and earn her own money. She’s got her life planned out but she's such a worrier. THAT concerns me. She can't account for everything in life that may happen. It's fabulous to have a plan but she needs to know I that if things don't go the way she had planned them that it doesn't mean life is over. She can't plan her whole life out, she needs to be able to adapt, change, and make a new plan. I think she can do it. I have a lot of faith in her. I can't wait to see who she becomes after these teen years.

Who am I to them?

Who am I to Jessica?

(Take this, Michaela!)

Kelsey East is a special girl. She's one who will always remember what I say, word-for-word. It surprises even me. She holds me more accountable than I sometimes hold myself, and I need that. So, when asked what Kelsey means to me, I have to say that she means more than just one or two things. She's boisterous and sarcastic. She's dedicated and hardworking. She's educationally independent - which means that she doesn't need school to do well or do what's right. Now, that's what I see in her as a student, but as a person, Kelsey will take care of anyone. She will make me feel better be y making me laugh, smile, showing me a Forensics piece, letting me read her work when she's not even in my class anymore - that goes a long way. She knows that everyone has bad days, and teachers are included. I think she knows what it's like to have those bad days, too. I have a hunch she probably needs more than she'll ever ask for, and she'll be more grateful than she'll ever admit. I just hope that our relationship is an equal mix of give and take. She's the gooey marshmallow center to my melted chocolate in my s'more. You can't have one without the other. : )