Holiday Update

I know that I should be writing more, but I haven't really thought about it lately which isn't like me.   So let's get started.

     The winter holidays went by so quickly that it seems unfair.  Instead of having a month off like I did in college, I only had two weeks off.  I felt like we didn't get to spend enough time with our families and that hits me kind of hard because I hate that the distance makes it to where I don't get to see my family as much.  I miss them, but I try not to think about the lack of time because it hits my heart pretty hard.  I do wish we lived closer.   I loved being at home again overnight, and I honestly think this was the best Christmas ever..  It had nothing to do with the gifts but more that you could tell everyone was so happy and that my family and I enjoyed the time together.  It's sad, but no matter how each visit goes I always end up crying when we drive out of my parents drive way... I hate leaving but I know it is part of growing up.  Mom always told me she knew I wouldn't get to see her as much after Chris and I got married, but I always told her it wasn't true.  Inside I knew it was true, but I didn't want to accept it.  It is that part of growing up that you never really try to accept.   Back to a happier note... this past Christmas is one I'll never forget and while I cannot pin-point why.  After Christmas Chris and I rang in the new year with our friend of all friends... Nathan  We had a fun full evening out watching a movie and eating out.  It really was a great night.

     January has been a good month too.  I am head over heels for my job, the kids are great and I've made a great friend at work.  Surprise Surprise!  It only took me 8 months of living in Houston to make a completely new friend on my own.  We get along great and we are a alike which is part of why we've bonded which is pretty cool.  Not only that but her husband gets along with mine, so we can have girl nights or even couples nights with board games and such.  I love it.  I feel like I'm in a good place now, but in the back of my mind I'm slightly worried that I wont be at this school in the fall. Why? Because I'm basically waiting for a teacher to retire to take their place and if they change their mind? Well then that's that.  So keep those optimistic thoughts coming in hopes of the job thing working out.   One other exciting thing... our dining table FINALLY arrived!!!  After 8-9 weeks of waiting it is finally here.  So the next blog will be a mini apartment tour.