Busy Bee

Wow, can't believe I haven't posted in quite sometime! So much has happened and now, I have some breathing room. I have yet to get into a routine, but I'm getting there.

We love our new house, I have nothing to stress over, well maybe, but I can handle the stress so much better when I look at the view from my wonderful windows. I can even clean without stressing out because I continue to look at the view and take in a deep breath and continue on.

New house and kids started school, at least 2 out of 3 started, on the 12th, so really have been trying to get into a routine. Driving into 'town' and back has been new for me. I have over 190 miles on my car from one week of pick up and drop off for school and carpool. I don't think I have ever put 190 miles on my car even in a month, really. But again, I can't and don't complain. I knew this going into a new house and I'm ready. And I've had to get used to my son driving to and from school all on his own. He is not 16 yet, but he does have a school permit, so he can drive himself to and from school and any school activities. So far so good. Now we are counting down the days when he can drive everywhere by himself...only six more months!

I've had days of waiting for deliveries and appointments, 'between the hours of this and this'. But now it's starting to dwindle down, the house has come together nicely. I was actually able to maintain keeping the whole main floor clean while settling in and unpacking. That was my number one goal so I wouldn't get so overwhelmed. I sorted as I unpacked and repacked a lot of things to give away. I truly did keep only the things I was going to use.

Now we are left with hanging pictures, but I like to be simple and clean so not too many pictures are going to be put up. I'm not a decorator, but I do know what I like and it's things that are simple with clean lines. No more clutter, yahoo! That is my life goal, to live clutter free, so far I've gotten a great start. I've been blessed many times over and I don't take it for granted.

I've actually started cooking more too..partly because I don't want to drive to the grocery store too often and driving for take out food really is a longer drive now and by the time we get the food home, I could have made a meal already! Way back when, I used to plan out my weekly dinners so now I'm trying to go back to that method. It is harder now tho because my kids all have practices right at dinner time Monday thru Thursday. And I do love cooking with a gas stove now. I was scared at first, but now I love it. I hope my enthusiasm continues!(So does my hubby!)

I have been blessed, I have a great life!