There are a few differences between Kale's family and mine. The biggest and hardest to overcome is his family's lack of ambition and my over achieving family.
A) My parents put themselves through college (full load) while working full time and having two kids. Kale's dad was forced into retirement because he wouldn't go to college.
B) My parents have two jobs each plus my mom is going for her PhD. Kale's parents retired early, probably causing them/us financial strain in the future.
C) My parents encourage Kale to finish his degree as quickly as possible. Kale's parents try and get him to quit college at every turn. Stating that it's just too much to take a class or two per semester and hold a job.
While I don't claim to be ambitious in any area other than raising my children, my husband finally is becoming more ambitious. It has taken my family many years to get him to come over to our side of the fence. It kind of irritates me when his parents try and talk him out of it. And every time his college is mentioned my fil says he's going to give himself a heart attack working so hard. Honestly, my husband doesn't work that hard. He works smart, but not hard. Would his job be a lot of work for some? Hell yes, but not for him. Right now he only needs 12 more credits to be able to submit a packet to become an officer. He wants to get it done while he's in Cuba. I don't think that is too much for him to get accomplished in a year. But he needs encouragement not discouragement.
Lillyanna Margaret
My oldest and bossiest child (so far).
Aidan RoseLynn
My most dramatic and hilarious child.
Sophia Grace
My loudest and sweetest child, quickly becoming the bossiest.
Delilah Annette
My baby, my sweetness, and my quietest child.
Mom & Dad aka Nonnie & Pa
My parents
Jason, Rosy, & Alan
My Brother, Sister-in-law, & Nephew. Rosy came as an exchange student from Mexico a few years ago. She lived with my parents after her host family had troubles. She then met my brother who was still in college and living out of the house. They fell in love and the rest is history.
Green
He came 5yrs ago as an exchange student and has yet to leave. I now consider him my brother.
Ahhh...Ten Years Ago
4 comments:
Some people don't realize how impactful sharing their negativity can be. If there's some reason for concern - sure, share your doubts. Otherwise? Zip it. Sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by doubters, who have criticized my college choice, career path, etc. but don't seem to quite find anything good to say when they pay off. Anyway, I'd just say to you, ignore bad advice and keep it moving. Progress is schweeeeet.
I can relate.
What a wonderful site, your family is beautiful!
Nice pics!
Dee
that sucks that his own family doesn't support him in his choices for bettering his life and the life of is family. but some people don't think of the long-term they think of the now... and are lazy ~ so-to-say.
I wish Kale all the best in his endevores for finishing up his 12 credits this year. I know he can do it... especially with a great support team like you and your family!! :)
Hope all is well with being home!
xoxoxo
I am fortunate that everyone on both sides of the family are very hard working, and encouraging. But good for your husband! School will definitly pay off in the end.
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