Good news

~ MaryG

Two good things have happened in my family recently. My daughter’s partner is now my official son-in-law. They tied the knot on their own at the Town Hall. I’m a little bit disappointed that I wasn’t there, but hey, at least I got a picture. My son-in-law is a good and kind person and a wonderful Girl Dad to my granddaughter. He’s also tall and good looking (never hurts).

Let’s face it, weddings are fun, but some young people and their parents spend (waste?) ridiculous amounts of money on them. Personally, I was a lifelong believer in the Princess Bride fantasy and had a traditional wedding (paid for by my parents). I think I’ve cracked open our wedding album about three times in 33 years. And I’ve never watched my wedding video. So the fact that my daughter totally skipped out on feeding “the wedding-industrial conplex” (as my friend calls the wedding biz) is OK by me.

The other good thing is that my son landed a new, better job within his company. And the really good news is that he doesn’t have to move out of state to take it! I really like his company and they seem to really like him. He started there as an intern after his junior year of college. They know him quite well and they truly seem to care about their employees. Perhaps it’s because they’re based in Sweden, where people’s happiness actually matters to employers.

I’m proud of my kids! There. I said it. I find it super annoying when people brag about their adult children on Facebook, but hey—it’s my blog and I’ll brag if I want to 😉

My son’s company sends all employees to Sweden for orientation during their first year. Now I want to go to Sweden!

20 thoughts on “Good news”

  1. Congrats on the new family member in an official way!! I don’t blame them, either, for skipping out. I read recently that couples who spend the most $ on weddings are most likely to divorce, and the reverse is true!

    Congrats also on your son’s job! That’s some serious good news when we all need it.

    I’ve been to Stockholm and the archipelago islands – gorgeous place! I’ve a friend who lived there. My son also has traveled there for work (coincidence) to another city and was amazed at the beautiful historic places. Quite the destination!

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    1. Thanks so much Shelly! My friend Gail went on an epic trip to Sweden last summer with a Swede. The photos were amazing. I hadn’t even realized Stockholm was an archipelago. It’s on my Bucket List now.

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      1. Well I might not know what I’m talking about, but I went on a boat trip through some smaller islands that my friend calls archipelago islands, like we took a ferry to one then hiked and cooked out then took the ferry back to Stockholm. Whatever, I agree – lovely in an unexpected way!

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  2. Of course you should brag on your kids. And congrats to the happy couple! Speaking as a bride who had a Justice of the Peace wedding with only three guests 42 years ago… I highly recommend saving the money and stress!

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  3. I, for one, think it’s perfectly acceptable to brag about your kids. With all that’s going in Washington, it is a relief to hear some good news. So share away!

    I think your daughter had the right idea. I had a biggish wedding and didn’t enjoy all the pomp and circumstance at all. Wish I had done what your daughter and her husband did. I know. Everyone’s different. But a private little ceremony would have suited me much better. Anyway, congrats, congrats to your daughter and her husband. And to your son!

    I, too, would love to go Sweden.

    Here’s a song for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlNhD0oS5pk

    Before you time, but right squarely in mine.

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    1. Thanks Laurie! I remember my best friend from childhood hated being the center of attention so much that she made herself physically ill on her wedding day. The starring Bride leading role is definitely not for everyone.
      And thanks for the video. My husband is 3 years older and loved Zeppelin. We watched the new(ish) documentary together. 🤘

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  6. Congrats on the great news! I can’t remember watching our wedding video or leafing through our photo album. While we did have a lovely wedding, I understand when people decide to forego an expensive wedding and save for other essentials instead, especially if they are saving for a home. Everyone has different own priorities/preferences.

    Great that your son’s company cares about their employees! It seems this is not a common thing nowadays. I think I want to be hired by his company just to travel for orientation!

    Brag all you want! These are definitely things to celebrate!

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    1. Thank you so much! I really appreciate your good wishes. Yes, that trip to Sweden is a BIG benefit for employees. The maternity/paternity leave is wildly generous too.

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      2. I think they give fathers 100 days paid paternity leave at my son’s company, which is great! Especially for the mothers who really need the help. (My husband took like a week off for each kid. It was tough.)

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  7. Congratulations to your children! Proud of your daughter for not giving into the wedding business scheme… so many couples are trying to keep up appearances and start their lives miserable + in debt. I had a small wedding with 30 guests, which means most of our friends/families weren’t there. That caused enough of a stir that I wish I’d gone even smaller 😅 so kudos to your daughter!!

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  8. Thanks for sharing your great news with us! I agree with the wedding wastage too, honestly the wedding has so little to do with the marriage. I’d love it if all of my kids simply eloped lol

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