Haleigh & Scott Bigelow

 

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013

Haleigh & Scott Bigelow

I have always dreamed of having all my children's receptions in my backyard. Thursday night, which was made a reality. Our youngest daughter Haleigh was married to Scott Bigelow. We have now had all our children married within 5 years. It sounds crazy. Still, back in the olden days (ha-ha), when Eric and I were first married, I wanted to have all my children born before I was 30 so we could enjoy them, so they could enjoy being adults with their own children together.

 I can honestly and proudly say I have made oh so many mistakes along the way, raised my voice too many times, wished I had forced them to practice on that beautiful piano Eric bought for that reason, and been more patient with everyday messes that genuinely didn't matter, not worried as much about what others thought and focused more on more important things  I not always listened, but felt I was the adult and knew more than they did, turns out they are the ones who have now taught me to be a better person and grandmother.

Many people have asked me if I am sad about my last child leaving and getting married, and my solid answer is NO. However, today, as I write this post, I am teary. I think I am glad the planning stages for the weddings are over, but not having my children around daily is hard--I want to hear that front door open, and the little voices say, "Mom, where are you?"  I am so blessed. All of my children have not only chosen to marry spouses whose families live within a few miles, except Brian, whose parents live in Utah; however, they raised him in Arizona, and he has grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who live here. 

Me and My Baby Girl, Haleigh Bear