2020

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