Where I've Been

I know it's been awhile, but I have good excuses, I swear!

1.) Housing.  You know we have been looking for a new place with more room, right?  Oh, you didn't know that?  Well, we have.  We got a line on a great house that is only 3 streets down from our current place, the rent is right, and I get to stay in this neighborhood, which is really family friendly and just so cute!  Except that our downstairs neighbor's husband moved back to Ireland 2 weeks ago, meaning the big apartment downstairs would probably open up.  Even better!  Except the woman downstairs is convinced she can keep up with everything on her 4 hour-a-day work schedule.  So we just found out she's not giving it up.  So back to the house.  We talked to the landlord 2 nights ago and told him we were going to take it.  He is happy, we are happy, I am finally at peace with it.  I didn't realize how much it was bothering me until it was all settled.  You know what's going to happen, don't you?  As soon as we have moved out and committed to a year in this house she will decide she's lonely and it's too expensive and she will move out.  Whatever.  I am so beyond that drama-mama.

2.) Preganancy.  It really just explains itself, doesn't it?  I am waterworks all the time.  I cannot have even basic, polite conversation without getting a tremble in my lip.  AND I've got breastfeeding to look forward to as well, so please don't tell me it'll all be over soon.  I'm dealing with it in my own special way, mainly watching a ton of tv and ignoring the world outside.

3.) Vacation.  My parents went out of town last weekend, so I stayed at their farm.  Alone.  In solitude.  It was wonderful.  I took extra days off for MDS&W but didn't get to go because Mom couldn't come with me, so I just chilled on the farm.  The crops have been planted, and I could smell turned earth and fertilizer all over town.  I also got a chance to drive down to the Rehoboth boardwalk and visit with my old boss.  It was a great weekend, and an excellent chance to "recharge my battery," as Steve's dad says.

4.) Knitting.  I have been working on my Leaf Lace Shawl and the baby Tomten jacket.  The jacket just needs sleeves and it will be all done.  Leaf Lace is a little tedious but it's pretty cool that I can watch tv or talk to Steve while knitting lace!  That's a new experience.  Usually I have to place myself in solitary confinement to avoid making an error.

So that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

P.S.  We all know about the tragedy in Kansas.  A whole town destroyed.  I cannot even imagine the destruction, or what would happen in my parents' small town were to be hit by something of that magnitude.  Laura is working on a project to offer comfort to a family she has volunteered to help; check out her blog if you can assist.  I have also asked if she has any additional addresses for outside donations as I feel called to donate some Bibles.  If you would also like that info just leave me a comment with your email address and I'll let you know as soon as I get it.

Comments

[Laura]

1. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and successful breastfeeding experience!

2. Thank you so much for linking to my post about the afghan project!! I just talked to my pastor and hopefully I can get some information tonight about what address or organizion would be best to handle donations of Bibles or anything else! Thank you so much!!

[Eternal Sunshine]

I wish it was 3pm here! I'm currently at 8pm and have soo much left to do today. Congrats on the house. I'm also very jealous to hear you get to spend weekends away on your parents farm :) Post a photo of your shawl. I'd love to see it!

[BigAlice]

Oh, that's fabulous news on the house! Congratulations!
I'm glad you got some time for a battery recharge, it sounds like you dearly need it. Best of luck and hugs for getting through this, even with breastfeeding hopefully the hormones will even out a bit? Argggh, I hope so. It sounds like NO FUN AT ALL.