Our lives have changed so much in the past few months. Our move to McChord AFB was a success. We suffered minor damage to our household goods (less than $1,000) and arrived after more than a month traveling across the country from Oklahoma. We saw great friends (Liz Paget) and great family (Herrings, Albany Reiger-Halvorsons, and Spokane Dotsons) and then we landed in the most beautiful place on earth - the Pacific Northwest.
Our time here is likely short as Trace will attend the next level of school in the next 2-3 years, but we plan to make the absolute best of it.
So now the hard part - I need a job!?! Yes, it happens every time we move. One would think that my entrepreneurial skills would have me in some cushy job that moves with me each time. In reality, my life has been so consumed by the move, buying a house, and orchestrating it alone, that a job has been lower on my totem pole. I wonder if I'm the only mom that goes through this? Now that Trace's career has picked up, we have 2 kids, and a lot of moves ahead of us how do I stay motivated to keep my career? It's not easy. It would be much easier to give up and stay home. But it's not in my nature. I love - no really - love my kids. However, I need the mental stimulation and camaraderie that comes with a workplace. So, it's off to job hunt I go!
Max and H are fabulous. H will be an official kindergartner this year. Max will start a 3 year old preschool. I'm so incredibly blessed with bright, generally healthy children. I can't imagine being an Alpha Mom would be easy with big hiccups!
So, I'm off to put them to bed late tonight. The summer has finally picked up in Washington. It's in the 90's which is record-breaking. I missed the heat, but I wasn't ready for it at all. Enjoy the sun!
