News

Not news like you're all thinking. News about my dad and family. My dad is getting married. While I was staying at his house he got engaged. Now, I'm going to be very honest in this post. When I first found out I was pretty mad, actually, very mad. I told him he wasn't engaged and he hadn't known her long enough and it wouldn't work out. I thought he was rushing into things and being stupid. Then after a few hours I calmed down and asked if I could meet her. So, we had her over for dinner a couple nights later. It was kind of awkward, but I decided to be nice and to give it a shot. She was really nice. I didn't really know what to talk to her about, but I thought she was friendly and a sweet person. She asked me to be her friend on Facebook and I decided to accept, mostly out of curiosity and to spy at first. From everything I could see on Facebook she seemed great. People love her, she's active in church and works in the temple, she's funny, and she really loves my dad.

I talked to her a little through Facebook here and there, and then she came to our family gift exchange after Christmas. I was worried it would be awkward, but it was really great! She was fun, she joined in and talked to everyone, and we all had a lot of fun with her. She was really sweet and brought gifts for us. She gave each of us kids an ornament with a picture of our mom in it and a poem on the back about remembering her. That really meant a lot to me. I know she isn't trying to replace my mom, but that she can be a good friend I can go to like a mom. And I see how happy my dad is with her, and I know it's good for him and her both.

Her name is Mary, and her husband passed away in a car accident the day after my mom passed away. She has a few kids that are grown, and a few grandkids. She is great with our kids and they already love her and love to play with her. She's very respectful about things with my mom, and doesn't seem to mind talking about her, which I love.

I got to hang out with her and my dad yesterday and help them with some wedding stuff, and I had a really good time. She is fun to joke around with and easy to talk to. It's still a little weird for me, just because it's different seeing your dad with someone else. But I'm ok with it and glad he met someone so great. The hardest thing about it is that I like her so much. I know that sounds crazy, but it does make it harder. Just because I'm having fun with her and enjoying spending time with her, which is great, but it reminds me of all the times like that with my mom. Which makes me miss her more. But I'd rather have fun with her and like her than have my dad marrying someone awful. I'm really glad he found such a great person.

So, it's taking some getting used to, but in a good way. And I think she'll be good for our family, and for my kids. I'm happy for my dad and hope they are always this happy. Congratulations Dad and Mary! Feb 4th is the big day!