well, we made it. we have moved in, been here for a month or so, and are still alive in most ways. the finances are struggling to keep ahead of the game, but we are pushing ourselves to make sure things work. i am working at home and doing well with that. i've got my schedule down so i get between 3 and 4 hours a day in. right now, it's what is keeping the bills paid and i'm grateful for that.
i'm actually surprised i like it here this much. it's pretty (something i never thought i'd say about idaho) and people are generally nice. our ward consists of only a few blocks of the neighborhood which is a little strange to me. sometimes i feel like i'm living in a fishbowl and everyone will know what i've been up to because they see me leave my house and then come home and bring in the groceries. good thing they can't see what's in the bags. :) we have been welcomed warmly by our ward and i am anxious to see what calling i will get so i can be put to work and get to know people better. it's sunny here most days and that is very nice. i guess i didn't know how much i really liked the sun. or i forgot. oregon has sun for the summer, but i'm not used to it being cold and sunny at the same time.
the boys are also doing well. jeriah is learning how to "talk" with lukas and keep him away from the toys, or at least go into his room and close the door. the talking usually consists of yelling "NO!" at lukas until he starts playing with something else. lukas is anxious to start walking and loves it when taylor or i help him walk around the house.
as far as friendships go, i don't really have any yet. no one i can call out of the blue to chat, hang out, go to the park, etc. i'm starting to feel the lack of contact with moms my age. i'm not the type to be outgoing and find someone to be my friend, and the mother's room at church was always a good place to find women to talk to while we were nursing our babies. i don't do that anymore, so i'm out of the loop right now. i didn't really ever feel this lack before because i was surrounded by friends and family in oregon. now, there's no one i know and friendships take time and effort. i'm glad i've got my best friend with me wherever i go and that he is so supportive. it makes transitions so much easier.
4 comments:
koko where did you move to??
we moved to rexburg. taylor will be going to school here. and by the way, i don't have permission to view your blog, angela. may i have permission? please? :)
I'm sure you will make friends soon enough...like you said, it will take time to find the right ones! I'm glad you are adjusting though!
Good luck getting settled,don't blink because it will happen before you know it!
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