I do have to say that I think I'm much more homesick than I'd thought. In the past there have been things about coming home that I haven't liked - mainly the congestion. Too many people everywhere - too many cars on the roads. But, none of that bothered me this week. None of it. I just kept thinking how good it is to be home! And it really is. It breaks my heart to know that the chances of coming back permanently are slim to none. I truly think I'd be happier here. I'd be able to get back with most of my friends. Go to places I miss. And, best of all, see my family more often than a few times per year. *sigh* I just need to think about what it is that we have going well for us there that we likely wouldn't have here.
Things to like about where we live:
- I get to be a SAHM.
- We own a house. I don't think we'd be able to do that here - especially not without me working.
- We have EXCELLENT caregivers for our children and ourselves. Our pediatrician, for one, is someone I'd hate to have to try to replace. And, God forbid, if he ever chose to move on, we at least have a wonderful practice from which to choose a replacement. But, I banish such thoughts, as I really don't wanna see that happen. My doctors, our dentists, eye doctor. Everyone. They are all quality professionals who have good bedside manner, too. That bedside manner is what I'd miss. I know there are quality professionals here, too, but I never had such awesome bedside manner here.
- Lighter traffic.
- Many things that can't be found easily here usually aren't so hard to get where we live.
- The river.
- Cost of living is significantly lower.
- Our kids were born where we live.
- Car insurance is considerably cheaper - as is homeowner's insurance, I'm sure.
- We can live a slower, more relaxed lifestyle - and there's definitely something to be said for that.
As I mentioned before, my wonderful husband gets home three weeks from today. Believe me, I am counting down. I started counting down before he left! LOL I'm hoping that once we get back into our usual routine, I'll not be so tired and we'll be able to make it without much stress. And I'm rambling. Sorry. I'm exhausted beyond belief.
2 comments:
Hope the next 3 weeks fly by! Hang tough Momma!
Thanks. Me, too!
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