We have now officially been in Small Town for 6 months, and they said it wouldn't last (well maybe I said that).
There has definitely been some pros about moving to a small town:
1. No rush hour traffic.
2. You can get anywhere in town in less than 5 minutes.
3. I don't spend $4 on a cup of coffee.
4. It's beautiful here.
5. People are friendly.
6. The closest mall is 45 minutes away (I'm trying very hard to think of it as a pro--like a forced savings).
Some of the cons of small town life:
1. No 24 hour fitness facility (or even a gym with child care)
2. No Starbucks (my $4 cup of coffee)
3. Only one place in town to shop ( and yes, it's That place)
4. People are friendly (I'm kidding)
5. No shopping!!!
So, hum... My pros and cons kinda resemble each other don't they!?! But for the most part I think that we are settling in just fine. In fact, I am feeling very happy and optimistic about my life (or maybe that's just the medication talking). I feel like we can grow closer as a family and as a couple without so many "things" around to distract us.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Strong willed child!
After the ice storm of last week and all the bitterly cold weather that has accompanied it. The boys and I have felt a bit couped up (to put it mildly). So yesterday when the temperature rose to 58 degrees I was giddy with excitement! Yes!! Boys we are getting out of this house!
Well, I have one child who is everything that is agreeable. He never questions my clothing, shoes, jacket choices for him, he just assumes that (rightly) mom knows best. And since he is the oldest I just figured that if I had any more kiddos that they would be just like him!
Then along came N! I knew at 8 months when he refused to let me feed him apple sauce that I had a strong willed child. I would have to scoop up the apple sauce and lay the spoon on the high chair table then he would pick up the spoon and feed himself. Yes! That is N.
So yesterday when I mentioned that we should go outside and play I knew that I would meet with some resistance from my youngest. Nothing is simple, nothing easy. Sure enough, as soon as I mentioned the great outdoors he started to complain! I didn't understand him at first so I asked for clarification. So my three year old stood up and yelled: I don't need vitamin D Momma, I'm already strong and healthy!
Well, I have one child who is everything that is agreeable. He never questions my clothing, shoes, jacket choices for him, he just assumes that (rightly) mom knows best. And since he is the oldest I just figured that if I had any more kiddos that they would be just like him!
Then along came N! I knew at 8 months when he refused to let me feed him apple sauce that I had a strong willed child. I would have to scoop up the apple sauce and lay the spoon on the high chair table then he would pick up the spoon and feed himself. Yes! That is N.
So yesterday when I mentioned that we should go outside and play I knew that I would meet with some resistance from my youngest. Nothing is simple, nothing easy. Sure enough, as soon as I mentioned the great outdoors he started to complain! I didn't understand him at first so I asked for clarification. So my three year old stood up and yelled: I don't need vitamin D Momma, I'm already strong and healthy!
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