Kids, dog and I are now installed in our new little rental home which is in the school district where I wanted to end up long term. I am re-evaluating my career choices for long term. Will probably pursue a Master's degree after I secure some grants, scholarships, whatever to get it done. Most likely online since I think I need to work to save up and help with the bills. Money has been tight, but I am thankful I am getting the support payments on time :-).
I guess the tenants who lived here before me really trashed the place so I am benefitting by having newly painted walls, carpeting, etc., which is nice. But my landlord is a little slow on response time to finishing up projects. In addition to the tenants being slobs, I guess their holiday decorations were over-the-top tacky. I mean they were infamous on this street. Everyone seems to have a comment about their decorating style from end-to-end on this street. I'm picturing a mixture of Chevy Chase Xmas Vacation style meets Roseanne Barr. So the pressure is on this year for me to do a nice job. Good thing I sold most of the yard stuff in CA or I might get booed out lol.
My babies are my saving grace, as well as my energy suckers. I have been finding as many free/cheap activities for us to take advantage of in the nice weather since they have no clue that snow is actually COLD!!! So we have been bike riding, going to the playground nearly every day (oh yeah, did I mention I now have to WALK our dog since we don't have a fenced in yard and there is no doggie door?). That nonsense is going to stop once the first snowflake falls, I tell ya! Anyhoo, we also have checked out all the nearby city pools to find the one we like the best. It was too late for me to really sign the kids up for any summer activities (not to mention not in my budget), but depending on my employment future, I hope to get them better set up next year (day camp, swim team, etc). They are really quite active and don't like spending a lot of "down time" like most kids these days. But at least I have managed to cut down on their tv and video game time, thank God! And they have made new friends in our neighborhood so I am truly thankful that has helped them with this difficult transition period.
As for me, well I have my good days and bad which I guess will just be the norm for awhile. I miss being married. I miss the companionship and having a grown up in the house to talk to. I am trying not to pester my parents or my cousin too much by becoming "the thing that wouldn't leave" (if ya know what I mean). So on days when I feel blue, I just try to find things for the kids to do to take my mind off my sadness. I am glad to be in Ohio, but I am not glad for the reasons that brought me here. And the kids miss their daddy and want him to visit...
Okay, well I really need some sleep. Kids are at mom and dads this weekend spending the night and I don't have money to do anything so here I am blogging again. Oh well, at least it's free.
Oh, and here are a couple of pics of our new "nest"...
2 comments:
it's nice to see your beautiful smile, susan!
i'm glad you guys are settling in well... thinking of you! xo
Love your new digs. You look good and happy. Either that or you are good at faking it in pictures. I would have killed for snow as a kid growing up in Miami. They are gonna love it!!!
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