Here we are four months into our new Country life.
So far, so good.
There have definitely been some long days and a lot of changes we have gone through.
Starting with Ethan beginning Kindergarten. That was a first for all of us. And it definitely took some getting used to from all parties. Fortunately we got through the first 2 weeks and now its no big deal. As a mom, though I still have my reservations. Ethan is such a 'sweet boy' and I fear he is going to get trampled by the outgoing kids. I've seen him at recess and he doesn't seem to play with his 'friends' much. Praying he will come out of his shell more and be more confident and independent. Or that maybe I am just being over-protective and its really not an issue at all, and I am over-reading it.
Kinsey has also started her first year of preschool. She couldn't possibly love school more then she does. I would love for her to go every day... for multiple reasons. One being, I have to drive the 20 minute drive to take her to school 2 days a week. No big deal right? Well I also have to pick Ethan up from school each day. So those days I go to and from town three times, that adds up!
Macie has been quite clingy since we moved here. I am unsure if it is the move, or her age. She is 2.5 and will be 3 in the spring. I am praying as her birth date approaches she will become more relaxed and independent. She has spent the past 3.5 months in my bed. Fortunately, I suggested we put her mattress in the big kids' room and she has been sleeping with 'sissy' for a couple weeks now!! We have had a few very successful playdates with our friends as well. I will just try to enjoy our closeness, as it will be short-lived as they say!!
Next comes 'Daddy' being gone at every evening during the week. He was staying with my sister and her family so he could continue working. It hasn't been fun sending him off each Monday and waiting for him to return. It has definitely put some stress on our relationship- as we don't do well with phone conversations! lol. We prefer to yell face to face ;) j/k!
And the good news!!- PRAISE the LORD....
My dear husband, has found a new job! He starts December 10th and we are very excited. This means in less than 2 weeks he will be home with his family every single night. This was a very hard decision for us. We spent the first 3 months not looking for a job at all. We really wanted to stay loyal to the place he has been for 10 years. His boss has been so good to our family and we are very appreciative of his generousity. But to keep our family whole- we needed the change!
There have been some wildlife issues I hadn't ever dealt with before. First was the opposum I chased up a tree because it was eating my cat food. Then there was the snake on my steps to my bedroom- yes IN my house. Then there were the 5+ snakes in our cellar we so nicely removed and reloacted. Then comes the Coyote that was howling- right out my door! And finally the opposum that was living in our shop/office for the past few weeks that we finally found and relocated---or shot--read it how you want :) And I would love to add the hawk I saw carrying a snake as it flew past my windshield on my way home.
Then the wildlife I allow at my home:
I have gotten my 6 month old Blue Heeler/Border Collie trained to not go in the road, chasing cars!! Thank you to a shock collar I had to use just a few times.
And I have finally gotten a wild barn cat to meow to me, and let me pet him!!! :) Success!
And the biggest part of our move, the part that has made it all worth it- my friends!
I have successfully met 10 or so very wonderful women in our new town. They have welcomed me with open arms and make me feel like I have been here forever. I feel so blessed to know them and be a part of their group! Thank you friends, you have really made this more tolerable for me.
So, here we are. New home, New job, New schools, New pets, New town, New life, New friends, New church.... God has blessed us with this opportunity and we are doing our best to raise our little family to grow closer to him and live a bit 'simpler life' here in the country.
Thanks for reading!
