The other day my husband and I had to attend a meeting in hot, sultry Oklahoma. After 36 hours in 100+ temperatures and high humidity, not to mention stressful business meetings, I needed to go home! My quiet, peaceful haven from the world. The twins stayed with Grandma Heidi and were also needing to recoup from non-stop play and spoiling. So when my husband looked at me and said, " I think you should stay in Billings with me for another day." I looked as him like he was CrAzY! He was headed to North Dakota the next afternoon and wouldn't it be "fun" to just hang out until he left? Uh, no. This girl needed rest. And sleep. Two nights with very little sleep and one 4:00 am wake up for an early flight and I was running on fumes. Jet lag was chasing me.
Darling husband was now officially, quite annoyed. " You always, just want to go home!" he grumbled. So, I explained my purely exhausted state and impending jet lag. I explained the condition the babies would be in after two days of pure fun and that I needed to get home while I was still conscious enough to drive for three and a half hours. I explained that my home is my sanctuary.
 The yard of our new house is one I have always dreamed of. Roses, daisies, aspens and patios. A safe yard, filled with fun for the kids. We spend time almost every single day out playing in this yard. | ||
Anyone who has known me well, knows of my love of traveling and experiencing life to the fullest. I've moved so many times, to many different places and have been the queen of numerous road trips. But my crown is on the shelf for now. This life is currently completely insane. Darling husband and I have four kids. Three of them are age two and under! We also work together to run a small contracting company. We are often on the road between home and North Dakota. That is one LONG, boring road after you have seen it more than say, twice. Hence my need for the simplicity of home.
A place that smells good when you walk through the door. Little reminders here and there of what is important in life.
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| Don't make me jump! |
All of this within a tiny town of friendly, country people. Mornings at the pool for my big boy's swimming lessons and a walk around the neighborhood.
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| Black Gold |
So for now my wanderlust has been tamed. I travel when I need to and enjoy a little trip here and there with the kids. My Dad's cabin is always a treat.
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| Dad's Cabin |
Other wise you can find me here....Or possibly here... goodnight.
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| Bed, sweet bed. |
