It’s February 8th, but it sure doesn’t feel like it.  We spent the morning taking a long walk to the park, playing on the playground, and then walking back.  It was beautiful- much nicer than usual and definitely better than the summer.

We’re finding normal here.  And although we’re still feeling lonely, we have found a rhythm to our life and it’s right for us.

I had the best intentions to completing my month of gratitude, but it just didn’t happen.  Life gets so busy so quickly sometimes.

The week before Thanksgiving Sal finally found a job.  It’s only seasonal but it’s been a blessing.  He has also found a part-time job starting on January 1st.  He will be working as a gate attendant at one of the country clubs in the area.  It’s a night job so he will still be able to continue going to school during the day.   We’re hoping he can stay on at his seasonal job as a part-time employee,too, and then we should be ok.

We’re adjusting to not having him home often now.  I miss having him here at bedtime but I’m sure glad to see him when I wake up.  Facing putting the kids to bed alone is sometimes a bit overwhelming, too, but we’re hitting a pretty good routine now.

The house is decorated for Christmas now and Mesa spent the afternoon baking chocolate peppermint cookies.  I’m almost done with our shopping but I still have quite a few things to make.  I’ve been in a rut and I’m so glad that I feel like I’ve snapped out of it!

I hope that I’ll be back to share more in my space.