On Vacation From Life

On Vacation From Life

The kids and I are at my parents' house in Salisbury, MD. We flew here yesterday for a two and a half week visit. This morning we went with my mom to an outlet mall and got the kids' Easter outfits at Strasburg. What a dangerous store. Amazingly precious matching outfits for boys and girls. http://www.strasburgchildren.com/ The prices are high, but the clearence rack is nice!!

We got started on getting settled in Ashland before the kids' and I left. Our things arrived on Wednesday and we got everything either into the house or stored in the barn by Friday. We began unpacking and setting up our new space. Abby's room is adorable. We made some styrofoam flowers to hang on the walls. Thanks for the idea, Tanya Leckie! I'll post pictures later this week.

I have great in-laws, but I am already having a hard time living in someone else's home. If you want to go to bed, you can't very well tell them to turn down the TV. If your kids are napping, you can't very well tell them to be quiet. I don't want to leave dishes in the sink because I don't want my mother-in-law to think I think she's my maid. I hate that my kids are losing the "specialness" of their grandparents' house. When we would visit, they would get away with a little more. But it's their home now, too, and I won't let them be spoiled.

Jimmy is back in Ashland, beginning the process of finding a job. Please continue to pray for us. For patience, for grace, for clear answers.