I can't get over how wonderful my little girls were today. Ok, they are always wonderful, but their behavior is not always wonderful. My mom and Chuck left today to go up to their mountain cabin for the 3-day weekend. I was really worried about being here alone with both girls and no help. It's bad enough at my own house where I have everything I need and everything is familiar. But three days straight of my intense little ones in a home that's not our own? The prospect frightened me. Lucky for me, my cousin Rainey recently suggested we come visit her, so I asked if we could come this weekend. She said sure, so we're leaving tomorrow. I'm really excited. Rainey's very cool and we have a lot to talk about. I'm just afraid I'd go a bit stir crazy sitting here in Inkom with just my two little girls as company for three days straight.
Anyway, the girls were just so sweet and under control tonight. I could hardly believe it. No biting, no screaming. They ate their dinner, quietly played with toys, took a bath, shared some pudding with mom, and went to bed without a peep. I guess they're a lot better behaved when they don't have to compete for grandma and grandpa's attention. Who knows?
I think I may have made at least once decision. I don't believe I'll accept the Parks and Wildlife position even if they offer it to me. As much as I love corpus, it's not the best place to raise kids. I'm thinking that it would probably be best to get out of there as soon as the house sells. I'll keep working at the shrimp research facility to keep busy, bring in a little income, and get more experience for my resume. And I can pretty much leave them whenever. They won't have a hard time replacing me. And I'm hoping that I get big enough tax refund and enough of the share of the profit from selling the house that I can put a down payment on a small house wherever I decide to reside. The girls and I really need our own space.
Well, I have more I could ramble on about, but I should get my stuff ready for our Boise trip. We're leaving tomorrow morning!
3 comments:
Your daughters are seriously so cute! I hope my kids are that adorable. I just barely saw that post with your car in Texas and then your car in Inkom covered in a buttload of snow. I completely understand your desire to be in Texas. I would be very content with no winter at all, however, Dave loves winter for some depressing reason so no hope for me!
Drive safe. I'm so glad you had a good night with your girls. Nights like that make you remember why you can stay sane through all the horrible nights huh? I know this is random, but I really admire your honesty Kelsey...I was just reading this blog (http://www.remarksfromsparks.com/2009/01/truth-to-power.html), and it reminded me that I think you are a good example of being honest.
Hope you have a great visit!
No window issues, and smiling girls.
xoxox
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