Finally able to be online again. No internet at home, and training at my new job meant no internet on my breaks or anything for a few weeks. Nice to be back. I have 436 unread blog posts in my feed reader. I kinda just want to hit 'mark all read' and start over!
So I have a new job, closer to home, fewer hours, more $$, better mission, more challenging work. Really couldn't be any better. I've had my eye on this job for years and it finally all just fell into place :) I also joined the ranks of soccer moms everywhere and bought my first minivan last weekend. It's a fun burnt-orange color and we all love it. Well, the kids love the DVD players, and I love the quiet.
Our roadtrip, two weekends ago, by the numbers:
448 - miles driven, round trip
448 - deer spotted along the way, both dead and alive (seriously, at least one every mile, stupid deer)
2 - successful potty stops on the way up
5 - snacks and drinks distributed
88 - creative answers to the questions, "Whatcha doin' Mommy?" and the inevitable "Are we at Michigan yet?"
32 - wild turkeys chased off the driveway upon our arrival
1 - super duper cute and adorable 8 week old baby raccoon named Niko
8 - total hours slept all weekend, due to a not-so-sleepy baby named Hayden
1 - barefoot hillbilly playing in the dirt all weekend (not me this time)
3.5 - hours of quiet on the drive home, since we left Haleigh up there for the week!
All together a good trip. Haleigh came home Friday. She always runs around like a maniac and says she loves my carpet when she comes home from up there. They have soft plushy carpet so berber is quite a different feeling. Silly girl.
