I am always astonished on how quickly each and every new year arrives. 2019 went by in a blur. Hell, I'm ashamed to say, that I did not blog one time during 2019. That was ridicoulous.
2020 will be different. I'm not saying I'm going to be writing a novel this year, but I would like to share my thoughts every once in a while.
My life is essentially the same. I work, I come home, I play with my dog, and I get to see and take care of my wonderful sons every other week.
I still work too much, but I have cut down on my hours a bit. No more of those 70 hour weeks any more. I'm trying to keep it under 45 hours a week now, and I'm enjoying my weekends more now.
I am still very single. I married the love of my life and it did not work out. While that stinks, I'm grateful for the memories. I am certainly not looking for a replacement. It just doesn't make sense to me. I gave everything I had, and it wasn't good enough. I do not have more to give. I am just going to concentrate on being the best dad I can be for the remaining time I have above ground.
Speaking of being a dad: What a gift. It is the greatest feeling in the world.
My sons are growing up. Aidan will graduate high school in 4 months, and begin college later this year. He will also turn 18 in September. Hard to believe. If you look back on when I started this blog, and was just 5 years old. So much has happened in these last twelve and a half years. One thing that hasn't changed is the love that I have for my first born. I will be super sad when he leaves for college.
Christopher was just 4 months old when I started this blog. He too has grown up too fast. He is a big 7th grader now, and smart as a whip. I couldn't be more proud of him. He is a straight A student, taking all of the hardest advanced classes. He is plays the piano, and also plays violin in the middle school orchestra. I am looking forward to having him for 5 more years before he too will be leaving for college. I am proud to be his dad, and I love him dearly.
I have plenty to say, but that's enough for now. Thanks for sticking by me all these years.
William
