Okay, here's the deal...I have been MIA from my blog because, well, I relocated. I am not tell you where, in case that you are a weird stalker or something. But for the rest of you, it's Colorado. Yeah, I know...there is snow here, lots of it. Some people, and I won't say who (David, Caleb, Valerie) told me that it might snow and then it melt by the afternoon. Alright...you LIED. It has snowed here. A lot. My dog even has questioned me on why I brought him here (when he is not busy having 'accidents' on my indoor plants to avoid having to go stand out in the snow like a real dog going potty.)
So anyhow, here I am starting out a new chapter of my life enjoying meeting new people and new experiences. I will tell you one experience that I have not enjoyed; driving on ice. Who thought of driving a two wheel drive Toyota to Colorado in low profile (not gangsta) tires? Let me tell you that choosing a Camry was not made with the idea of Wyoming in January in mind.
Another thing that I was unprepared for is moving into an apartment where I have to take my dog out to do his business 15 times a day. Back in Manteca, I would open the back door and tell him to go outside and handle his biz...oh to have a backyard of my own again. But no, I choose an upstairs apartment. Also, who knew that a Min Pin would be in danger of being eaten by wild animals??? There was a coyote in the parking lot today at lunchtime! What if I would have been walking my dog? AHHHHhhhhh....
So that I don't sound like a downer, I will tell you about some of the great things that have happened since I moved here. I have started taking classes that are enriching my life as a parent and as a Christian. I am learning to shop on a budget (try it America- you might surprise yourself!) I have met wonderful people and allowed myself to be me (sorry Dustin). I have also started homeschooling my kids. (I know, many hate this concept, but it is a valid and wonderful way to educate our kids). I have enjoyed teaching my kids and watching them grow into new understanding of things...all while getting love, hugs and kisses whenever, for no reason at all.
As you see, this is a mixed bag move for us - but a great experience nonetheless. I would not trade all of this for anything (except maybe a dog walker). My family has become stronger, our faith in our love for each other and God has multiplied...how blessed are we to be here? As I sit here in this cozy apartment, I see our home. Sure it will never be a picture perfect example of a model home, but it feels like home to me. I see my kids drawings on the coffee table, the necktie my husband left on the chair, and the dog that has to go potty (again). It is a home filled with love.
Somethings I do have to share with you though, a few things I learned on our journey...Don't ever make snowballs around apartment buildings that allows pets (yellow snow and 'pebbles' are always present), drive slowly so that everyone around you sees your licence plate and yells at you to go home to California where you can learn to drive, and finally train your dog to use the toilet. Just saying...otherwise you are the slave, and they, my friend, are the MASTER.
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