Complaints

I have a dear friend who is a whiner. Always complaining about something. If it's not her children, it's her husband or her job. How does she get thru life being so sad? But....I've come to the conclusion that maybe she's not just complaining and wanting sympathy, she's wanting to just be heard. Ever heard someone who talks just to hear their own voice? She's venting to see what type of reaction she's going to get from me.
Typically I'm not a complainer. My philosophy is that if you're that unhappy....change the situation. I figure if my kids are that horrible--who did they come from---who taught them to be so horrible. I've lived with the same man for almost 27 years...if I haven't trained him (and vice-versa) then it's my own fault.

So..this isn't a post about complaining, but rather a gripe against complainers. No, my children aren't always angels but I am very proud of all of them. Yes, I've paid a few deductibles, paid for stitches and a few other things that some parents haven't had to..but ya know what?...they're STILL my kids..and I'm STILL married to that guy who complains that I snore (I do NOT snore). I still have some of the same friends I've had for 20 years and am always willing to make new ones to replace the whiners in my life.

So, what's the reason for this post (there's always got to be a POINT, doesn't there?) I want to show you why I am proud. When children set out for a goal and accomplish that goal, a parent has the right to be proud. This picture was taken the day Trent graduated from Garden City Community College. It's FOUR hours from my house and the two years he was there seemed like an eternity. He's now home and working and eating like he never ate in those two years! This will be the fourth college graduation (Yes..I was the first) in our family. Travis and Priscila both graduated from UCO in Edmond and Troy's turn is next to graduate from H.S. That will be here before we know it.
The second picture is from Priscila's graduation also. We love celebrations and major milestones in our children's lives. I'm sure there will be more as the years go by. No COMPLAINTS here!