Families...

So, this weekend we have the in-laws here... and it's got me thinking about families, the ones we are born into, the one's we marry into, and the ones we make for ourselves.

I have 5 different families, I have My mum, My Dad, Shane's family, our little family of 3, and also my "other family" - my really close friends.

So we will start with the family I was born into, being a daughter of now divorced parents is interesting, and a lot of the time, a massive struggle, parents that don't talk to each other, and a brother who doesn't talk to either of them, which again proves another challenge as I don't get to see him much, and miss him incredibly.
Then there is Shane's family, while they all have their own ways and little quirks as everyone does, and we have certainly had our moments, usually a power struggle, but I do love them to bits, when it boils down to it, while we have had, and no doubt will have again over the years our issues, they are good people, and they absolutely adore their family. Shane's family has also given me a wonderful sister in law who I also miss incredibly and wish we got to see more of, and a gorgeous, if somewhat rat bag of a nephew and a new neice or nephew on the way- exciting times!!
Then there is our little family, the 4 f us, Me, Shane, Aidan and Skitz the cat... again, not always a mills and boon novel, I think our little family is perfect, I love that while to look at Aidan he is Shane through and through, that he is hopefully the perfect mix of both Shane and I, can't say I am looking forward to when he gets older though, considering Shane and I are both soo stubborn, and are not ones who a quick to admit we're wrong. lol..
Then comes the last family, my wonderful friends, the last 12 months or so I have learnt a lot about friends, the ones who were in our life briefy, the ones who are in our life, but only on their terms, and the ones I couldn't live without- I can count these people on one hand, But I really would be totally lost without them, they are the ones if I'm having a bad day, I know I can call them have a bitch or a sook and they will listen, understand and not judge me at all, they're the ones if I am in trouble or need them, I know they will come to me, like I have done them... I love them unconditionally, no matter what they do, I will always support them, after all, isn't that what friends do?

So, that is my thoughts for the day, now much be off, more entertaining to do!!

xxxx