This Thing Called Life

Well, now that I know you are still out there reading and still care about my ramblings I am a little more motivated to blog, so thanks!

Life is good; correction . . . life is great! Although on a daily basis I feel like I am going crazy and not going to make it to the end of the day, I do make it and get into bed and am still able to think "Today was a good day." Things are finally starting to seem more real to me. For a while it just seemed like we were on an extended vacation which was nice, but to be honest we all know that gets old and you just want to get home. We have finally settled in and feel at home here at my in-laws. For those of you who don't know, it really is a great set up, we basically have the entire back of the house to ourselves. The kids have their own room and we have the old master bedroom which is so nice. Everyone works full time except for me so I have the house to myself from about 7 am to 5 pm which I love and hate at the same time. If you really know me you probably know that I don't really enjoy being by myself and as a result usually end up at my folks everyday. It is so nice having family so close and Parker LOVES it! I'll tell you, Grandpa P is his favorite guy in the whole world! And I think P is Grandpa's favorite too. :)

It wasn't until about last week that I finally felt at home. I'm starting to make some friends, got a calling (YWs 2 counselor), walking everyday with a friend, going to playgroups etc. These little things have helped SOOOO much! Instead of just feeling like I need to make it through another day I am enjoying each day. It is nice to have something to really look forward to each day, even if it is just a walk or music time for the P-man.

So far Jeff is loving his job, and apparently he is really good at it too. He keeps finishing the jobs fast and has to ask for more work. It is good because more people are getting to know him and seeing his work. I'm doing better adjusting with him being gone, although it was quite a whack to the face at first. Especially when I didn't hear from him at all. I talked with him about it and now I get little texts throughout the day and I am amazed at how much a simple text can give me the push I need to finish the day. I have found that keeping myself busy is what helps the most and it really helps the time pass.

As for the kiddos . . . that will be another post. Way to much to say and way to many pictures to post. For know just know that the P-man is talking up a storm! Seriously he talks more than most 2 year olds I know. I keep meaning to write down all the words he can say, but there are so many I don't know where to begin. And Em, well she is just doing her baby thing and is either laughing or crying, there is no in-between with this little girl. But like I said, I'll do another post about them later.

So just know that life right now, although hard, is great. I have so much to be grateful for!