Well we are back in Oregon after a 2 week (too short) visit to Georgia. Personally, this was the best trip I've had back home. We split up time between both my and Joe's family evenly, and even got some time to visit with old friends. Coming back home every 6 months has some interesting, unexpected bonuses. I feel like I REALLY get to see how people/things change in a more dramatic way. Usually when you see something every day, it's not as noticeable when it slightly changes. Joe's little brother is about to turn 14, and he changes SO much every time I see him. He's such a neat person- so logical and understanding, but fun and free spirited. Joe's little sister Anna has always been a great sister in law AND friend to me, but at 17 and a half, I am getting excited to see the woman she's growing into. My brother and I got some wonderful hang out time, and I got to hang out with his new girlfriend Leah a bunch as well. She fits right in with our family, and I feel like I'm catching up with an old friend, rather than getting to know my brother's girlfriend.
Things here in Oregon are going well. I'm SO tired, though. Probably because both my and Joe's parents spoiled me and allowed us to sleep in while they tended to Saylor in the mornings + getting the house back in order after Luna was here for 2 weeks. Our awesome neighbor/friend took great care of her while we were gone. So appreciative of that!
Our resolutions are going well. I'm super hairy and proud! Joe and I went to his gym on campus yesterday and he forced me into running and entire mile without stopping- I know, I'm weak, but I've been out of the exercising loop for a few months, so I was super proud of myself. They have a rock climbing wall in the gym as well so we attempted to do a little bouldering (that's climbing small walls without harnesses). We are going to take a belay class next week though, so we'll be able to start climbing the real walls with harnesses. I can really feel a big shift in my thinking recently. I'm no longer focusing on how I look, but how I feel. Not the calories in what I eat, but the nutrition. I seriously feel my confidence getting stronger and stronger every day, and it is both liberating and relieving.
I have also gotten another cleaning job at a local church and the church's book store. It is a small job in comparison to the school I clean daily, but will still be a great little added income.
Now I just have to come back down from the clouds that our families put us on, and get back to doing the nitty gritty every day work of a wife and mom!
