Routine....
I had one.
Yep, one time in my life I had a routine.
I sometimes sit and ponder about that time. That time in my life when there was a routine. When everything worked like clock work.
Oh, heck! Who am I kidding? I have never had a routine.
I have always been a fly by the seat of my pants, moment to moment... That's me!
Yep, that's me! Thank you "Pretty Woman" for that quote! It defines me!
To the point, if there is one. Let's face it, there really isn't. Other then to share with you that our crazy mixed up life is starting to simmer down and I am thinking regular blogging is up and running again...
Maybe!
The house is unpacked. Very proud moment for me. I unpacked the whole thing, hung up pictures and made this sweet crib a home in less then 3 weeks. ALL BY MY SWEET SELF! I can actually say I loved every minute of it! I should also add that the 3 months of OCD organizing that my hot boyfriend and I did back in 'Bama paid off huge dividends. It made this move a piece of cake! Who is laughing at the labels and tubs now?!?! Not sure that anyone was, but I am sure people question our anal ways from time to time!!
We are adapting to the CA life! The weather took a minute to get use to. It is foggy in the morning and evening. Sunny in the afternoon... sometimes. Highs around 55-65. Basically it feels like fall 365 days a year. Fall just happens to be my favorite season, so I am in heaven!!! The weather is perfect for fitness and I haven't missed a workout yet. I am expecting great things with my running. Hoping to get in the best shape of my life while we live here! The kids are outside whenever they have a chance. I think they love not sweating or freezing. It is pretty awesome!
The area, well to sum it up in one word.... AMAZING!!!! 10 miles one way is the ocean, 10 miles another way vineyards, and 10 miles another way fields of flowers and veggies! It is unbelievable. I have never seen such beauty so close to my home. At least one time a week Scott and I look at each other and say, "We live here"! It is crazy cool.
Our home is perfect! It is the last one on a street. Behind us is the woods and to the side of us is a great park with a basketball court and playground. It is in the most perfect location. We feel like we are in our very own paradise! The house is 6 months old, so basically brand new. The layout is wonderful and the best part is the little area that I call my sewing room! Yep peeps, I got my very own sewing area. The sewing machine can stay put up all year round. It is the most cozy wonderful piece of happiness ever!!!
The kids are adjusting very well. They love their new rooms, the house, and all the friends they are making. The freedom to ride bike everywhere is also an added bonus for both them and myself. They are back to school and I will tell you all about that in another post with pictures and everything! All and all they are doing great and adjusted very well. They make me so proud!
Is everything roses and happiness? For the most part I would have to say yes. It wouldn't be a post from me if I didn't keep it real though. So here is the bad part....
Scott's job. It is a good job and he loves it. There is just a lot of hours in the day that he works. Not the same as the school hours and AL. We have made adjustment and are making it work. Dinner is served 3 hours later than before CA, early morning coffee has replaced early morning runs, and run time together happens 3 days a week in the afternoon. Thankful we still get that time together. Our Wednesday dates are no longer, but that was a sweet treat that we knew would only happen while he was in school. The good news is, this is only a Monday through Friday gig except for the BB that goes off from time to time he is home on the weekends. So I can't complain too much. It could be worse he could be deployed. I am very proud of the fact that someone thought that he was superman and can handle this job. They were right he can work 14-16 hours a day and still be an awesome husband and dad. I love that guy!
So back to that routine thing...
I am trying to get on one here in CA. It is just so hard when there are so many awesome things to do and see. We are very happy here and very settled. God has placed us right where we need to be and we are waiting to see his plan unfold for the Brodeur 5!
Gracefully I look up and thank God for placing us in such an awesome place and giving us the positive attitudes to make this crazy life work!
