It’s the end of the year we have 2 days to go.

Looking back on the year 2021.

The Good:

I got 2 raises at work this year. Increased my net pay being brought home by me monthly so my budget is easier.

I took the boys on a family vacation to South Dakota. We had a good time camping with my folks and saw Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave and other fun things.

Financial things that I worried about were not as big as I thought they were going to be and I am doing fine…more coming in than going out.

My kids are doing well in school, learning new things. The firstborn is closer to finishing college and the 19 year old is doing well at his job.

I celebrated my 10 year anniversary at work and I feel like I’m having a pretty good year as a teacher.

I have good friends who have come beside me and been a huge encouragement so I am thankful for the positive people in my life.

The Bad:

The firstborn and I don’t always see eye to eye on things and they have taken measures that ensure what they want regardless of what I approve of so that is challenging

Autism is sometimes kicking my butt…the youngest struggles with things and when he struggles, I struggle

Diabetes is a never ending roller coaster of Highs and Lows and so much thinking…it’s challenging

The Ugly:

The divorce is final and I am now an exwife…still coming to grips on this one and since I have to see the ex frequently due to us having kids together its extra hard sometimes.

All in all I’m not sad to see this year go…not sure what 2022 will bring but I am hopeful that there will be positive changes.