1. Staying home with Cambree. I must say I do not miss work one bit, it wasn't as hard as I expected, being a mommy for me is what I was born to do. Now I get to enjoy Cambree growing up and not miss a single moment. I am so thankful that I get to see every stage and not worry that I'm going to miss this or that.
2. Benton and I have grown much closer. We are all we have. I am able to spend so much more quality time with him that I didn't have the chance to do before. I love being able to do the wifey things I wasn't doing before we moved here. We wake up about 7am each morning and I get to make him coffee, shovel the driveway, warm up his car before he leaves, make lunch for him, and once he gets home I get to greet him at the door (so happy he's home), make him dinner every night, have the house all clean, run errands for him, and I am able to snuggle with him each and every night. I am lucky to be his wife.
3. Time. I have all the time in the world. No need to rush at all. When I'm driving around town, I can just take my time and relax...I actually feel bad for those who I see around me rushing...I remember those days, trying to run here and there during lunch break, and barley making it back on time. I have no schedule and I am loving it!
4. Exploring, it's one of my favorite things! Seeing things I would have never seen if we hadn't moved here.
5. Being lazy, and boy is it wonderful! Sadly, I must admit there have been many days where I stay in my pj's all day long. I just LOVE not getting ready every day!
6. Staying home with my little Roxy dog, she doesn't have to be in her kennel at all. I think she's enjoying me home the most!
7. Talking on the phone to all my wonderful friends. I now have the time to catch up and hopefully be there for all of my friends who need or want to talk. It makes my day talking to you guys, I love a good laugh!
8. Being able to exercise in the morning, and not having to squeeze it in the last moment. It's so refreshing running first thing, makes my days much more productive!
Those are just some of the things I have loved about moving. I know my list will just continue to grow, I am going to continue thinking positive!
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I know how hard it can be friend. My first year in Kentucky I did a lot of crying, ALOT. I missed home so badly, and though I was enjoying the adventure it was just plain lonely at times.
But one thing I promise it gets easier over time, though even three years later every time my mom or sisters left for the airport I sobbed and sobbed. Though I can honestly truly say I wouldn't change those years for anything. You will look back and see the blessings that came from it and now I have twinges of homesickness for Kentucky. It holds many many dear memories and many dear friends. But the first year was just plain hard.....hang in there and keep with the positive attitude. Sometimes just telling myself I was going to enjoy the day was all I needed to get my foot out the door and feeling better about life.
I love your list...you are so cute. I love all that you said about getting to stay home with the baby and all the things you get to do for Benton. That really is what matters most, huh. Hang in there, I am sure it will get easier. Way to be positive though, I know if it were me I would struggle too. I admire you so very much.
Meliss! way to be positive! Those are all such great things you get to be doing. It's awesome you get to be home with Cambree and experience all of the little things you probably would have missed if you were working! It's so great you get up with Benton and get to do all of those nice things. It's great you've gotten to spend more quality time together and you have been brought closer! Quality time is so important - and necessary for a marriage! It seems like there are many positives, and it's awesome that you have reflected on the bright side of moving away - miss you bunches!!!
Great post!!! I'm so happy you're hanging in there. I read your #2 on the list to Cory and he's ready for us to move somewhere alone now too!!
Can't wait to visit next time your here.
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