Okay.........time to bang the highchair (as my husband would say)!
I get all excited and nervous about moving my family to Germany and here I am........still in the US. Guess where the husband is for 3 weeks? Germany!!!! Just not fair!
I'm sure he's busy and doesn't have much time for sight seeing and such and he sure sounded tired today......(Get some sleep Honey if you are reading this). But he's not here, taking out the trash, fixing the meals and washing the dishes, washing the clothes, putting away the clothes, cutting the grass (it is Spring), taking the kids to activities and to and from school, and all the other million things that go on in everyday life here.......Oh wait a minute, most of those things I do anyway. Just a few of "the man" jobs are now my job while "the man" is away. Can you guess which ones?
So while my husband is dining out for every meal, sending his clothes to the drycleaners to be washed, walking around Frankfurt Germany or where ever his travels may take him........I only can hope that he is wishing we were there to share in the moment with him. Missing the sounds of 3 young children arguing over who's going to take their shower first, whinning because they don't want to go to bed at 9pm, and don't forget the mysterous silence when they are out of sight which when found they have managed to ransack a room and cause total distruction! I couldn't imagine not seeing them running around me asking me a million questions. I would feel lonely.
So while my husband is out being a worldly traveler, I guess it is me who is the lucky one after all.
I get to gaze at the angelic faces of the kids while they sleep (of course they take turns camping out in my bed while dad is gone) and it is me who gets all the hugs and kisses, and it is me who gets to go to Philadelphia for a day of adventure with the kids! I am the lucky one...........I am blessed. I mean that, no sarcasim. I am blessed with 3 happy, healthy children and a husband in Germany missing us.
But that eating out and laundry service sure does sound nice............. Love you honey!!! Come home safely.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Thank You......
Everyone who has been supportive and understanding during this crazy time. There are many family members and friends that are so happy to not see us go and for those who wish we were gone.........oh well!!!
I must admit that I have mixed feelings. I've come to appreciate all that I have here a little more. A wonderful home, my family, and the convience of living in an English speaking country with everything I need (and then some).
Who knows if I will ever get to travel abroad? Right now it is not financially possible. Luckily for my husband he will be able to go to Germany on business and will be leaving soon for 3 weeks. Not a fun situation for me......but good for his career and that helps the family.
Right now the kids are celebrating Spring Break, but the weather is nothing like Spring. Cold and damp. I was looking forward to doing some gardening this week with the kids, but instead my flowers are sitting in the kitchen because it was getting so cold there was frost. No early Spring planting this year.
Well wish me luck........I have applied and interviewed for a part-time job. Should hear something after the Spring Break. I'm looking forward to working in the educational field. For several reasons........Most important, is the scheduling is perfect when trying to be a full-time Mom; second, most of experience for the last 10 years has been volunteer work and substitute teaching in the classroom setting; and finally, the kids will all be in school full time this September and that extra time for me can add up to extra spending money!!!!
The other thing I'm working on is starting up my own Creative Memories business. In case you don't know, Creative Memories is the Company that helps you capture life's little (and big) stories so they can be enjoyed time and time again. It's Scrapbooking!!!! Feel free to contact me if you're interested.........there will be more in my blogs about my business.
www.mycmsite.com/christinacox
Well I need to get going...... motherly duty calls!!
I must admit that I have mixed feelings. I've come to appreciate all that I have here a little more. A wonderful home, my family, and the convience of living in an English speaking country with everything I need (and then some).
Who knows if I will ever get to travel abroad? Right now it is not financially possible. Luckily for my husband he will be able to go to Germany on business and will be leaving soon for 3 weeks. Not a fun situation for me......but good for his career and that helps the family.
Right now the kids are celebrating Spring Break, but the weather is nothing like Spring. Cold and damp. I was looking forward to doing some gardening this week with the kids, but instead my flowers are sitting in the kitchen because it was getting so cold there was frost. No early Spring planting this year.
Well wish me luck........I have applied and interviewed for a part-time job. Should hear something after the Spring Break. I'm looking forward to working in the educational field. For several reasons........Most important, is the scheduling is perfect when trying to be a full-time Mom; second, most of experience for the last 10 years has been volunteer work and substitute teaching in the classroom setting; and finally, the kids will all be in school full time this September and that extra time for me can add up to extra spending money!!!!
The other thing I'm working on is starting up my own Creative Memories business. In case you don't know, Creative Memories is the Company that helps you capture life's little (and big) stories so they can be enjoyed time and time again. It's Scrapbooking!!!! Feel free to contact me if you're interested.........there will be more in my blogs about my business.
www.mycmsite.com/christinacox
Well I need to get going...... motherly duty calls!!
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