Life Goes On
Now that we are out and about again I am feeling a little better about life.
See, the thing is … I do not really like it here. The people I have met are really nice, the town is nice, the fresh air, mountain surroundings … all … nice.
California was an adventure. Now that it is over, I just want to go home.
I know we are here for a reason. Everything happens for a reason. I just want to go home.
I am trying to be positive, hone my domestic skills, exercising, reading, knitting, 
mothering … yet I am bummed. I miss my friends … but more so … I miss Canada. I miss Canadians. I miss universal healthcare, acceptance, socialism, “eh”, “zed”, twizzlers … I feel ready to start our lives, rather than be on hold like this. Maybe there is just more I need to learn before that happens … ~sigh~
Yesterday we had an awesome day. Library for Music and Movement, then the Farmer’s Market and a quickie at the park. Becca was so beat, she napped a little during quiet time.
Today we went to a play group then headed down the Hill to Santa Fe to hit Trader Joes and the Vitamin Cottage. The kids were super well behaved and wonderful.
Oh yeah … I cut off my hair … more later 
Awww, Canada misses you too!
I cut off my hair today too!
Perhaps it’s time for a break? A Canadian vacation!
Awww hugs to you. How you have done the moving you have and still be so upbeat amazes me. I think it is quite fair of you too say I wanna go home.
I feel like a big whiny ass when at times I think I have it so bad having moved 2 provinces away!
You still leave me in awe. Hang in there. I am a firm believer that things do happen for a reason, hope the next reason sends you home.
Big Hugs and Kisses to you, I know it must be ruff on you
*hugs*
You cut off your hair? Can’t wait to see the new look!
I’m not even from Canada, but sometimes I wish I could live there, too.
O sweetie! I’m sorry you feel like that.
I cut my hair too…Short. it used to be passed my shoulders now it’s to my chin…
How do you like yours? I’m still on the fence about mine!
I’m sure you are gorgeous!
You cut your hair? Oh, I bet it looks nice. Share pictures!
I’ve never been to Canada but I’m jealous of your universal healthcare. hahaha
My niece says that once she graduates college, she will reside in Canada. She likes the weather, she says. So funny!
I’ve been so busy, I’m now just catching up on some reading. Your kids are so very cute. I love the pictures you post of them. It always makes me smile to see such sweet faces. I’m sorry you have been going through hard time. It’s not always easy being in a new place. I pray that for whatever season of your life you are there that you will become more adjusted and less sad about missing home. I pray that one day your heart’s desire would be realized.
It is always so hard waiting for that reason to come to light.
I hope you feel better soon, and agree that a vacation would be great!
Your life has begun - it’s just not what you had pictured it to be - is it ever? You have two beautiful children who love you very much. I’m also very impressed with how confident Becca is considering how much moving around you guys have done. She’s as confident and wonderful because of the love and security you instill in her - great work! Embrace the challenge and show them how to roll with the punches!
It’s so hard to be in that place where it feels like your life is in a holding pattern. You’re just kinda killing time waiting for your life to really “begin”. I miss Canada for you sweetie. I know if anyone can make the best of it, you can. Hang in there.
Can’t wait to see the new do! I donated 10+ inches of my hair just a couple of months ago.
Wait! you can’t leave us hanging like that!!! Pics!!! we need to see your hair!!!
Awww…. I’m sorry you’re feeling home sick. I sorta know how you feel, like you’re waiting to start your life. I sorta feel the same way while on mat leave, because I know it’s coming to an end & fast & I will be getting back to regular routine, while I’m not really looking forward to it.
I sure hope you can come back semi close to me again. I miss having you as a friend.
Can’t wait to see your new look. I’m sorry you’re so unhappy. *hugs*
I’ve been gone too long! You have a lttle man, when did that happen? So sorry you are not digging where you are right now. Soon, soon you’ll find your way home, until then revel in those angels. Is it a special kind of Twizzler you miss? Because good grief our cupboard is almost always stocked with those vile red sticks. (Sean loves him, me, not so much) I’d love to send you a care package
I’m sorry you’re having a hard time adjusting to this move and that you want to be back in Canada…I know how it isto move to a place you really didn’t want to move to! Praying this time will pass quickly and you’ll be headed to Canada before you know it, but in the meantime it sounds like you’re really making the most of it!
Keeping you in my prayers ….. hope you will feel peace really quickly and also that this will pass really quickly too
You hated CA at first, for like the first year (for good reasons I might add). And Los Alamos is already nice. It’s ahead.
Being in a holding pattern is hard, un-nerving, extreme. But I look back on the times when Darren was searching for his career path with pride for the support I gave him. Of course, I didn’t have kids.
I was right about the oil in Canadian Twizzlers; it’s different. I was wrong about the wheat flour. Americans use it too. Who would have guessed?
All that said, I’ll be happy for you when you’re home, wherever that ends up being (hopefully Canada or, you know, near me :-)) Hugs.
Just stopping by to catch up since getting back home from a six week long trip back to the states and I as so sorry to see that you are feeling down. In times like those, what works best for me, is keeping in mind that my family is my heart and home is where the heart is. Hope it gets better!!
Ahhh. That blanket made me get all sentimental. I remember every week, when Ethan was so nicely tucked in your belly. Now look at him.
I’ll be thinking and sending good thoughts to you. I hope that things settle into another amazing “in-between” city :).
WOW!I can’t believe this… not only did I live in N.M. for five years, but I cut off most of my hair the other day. This is spooky. It’s like, like we were made to meet (even if it is virtually on the net).
I hope you are enjoying the amazing vistas and breath-taking sky!! Canada is the one place top on my list to go next. I really, really want to go there. I am sorry you are feeling home sick. I know that feeling too or I would be in New Mexico right now!
Thanks for stopping by!! I have some catching up to do…
love the stripe shirt, the baby looks soo nice, God bless him.
I might have made it home but I still remember how hard it was being somewhere far away from home. I know you are making the best of it but it is ok to let yourself wallow occasionally! I will be keeping my fingers crossed that you guys make it back to Canada sooner rather than later. xx
Aw, you’re homesick, eh?
The last time I had a major move (a lifetime ago, it seems), it took me at least a year to adjust. Sounds like you are adjusting way better than I did, though! Maybe you will be able to live in Canada again some time?