Job Hunting & Home Cooked Meals.

 

I've been home for a month exactly, today. And I'm thoroughly enjoying being home. I may never want to go back to Rexburg again. But, that might change by September. Ah, who am I kidding, I will be going back to school whether I like it or not.

There are tons of reasons I love being home. Here are a few.

1. CLEAN HOUSE. (Probably my favorite. I love you Mom.)
2. MY OWN ROOM. (Personal space is always wonderful.)
3. NO GIRLS. (Except my mother and I of course.)
4. HOME COOKED MEALS. (That I don't have to pay for, prepare, etc.)
5. A QUIET SANCTUARY. (Falling asleep to crickets, frogs, and the circle sprinklers.)
6. HOME WARD. (Babies and backrubs.)
7. MY BEST FRIEND IS ACROSS THE FIELD. (Love knowing this.)
8. MY LITTLE BROTHERS TO PICK ON. (Somewhere deep down I know they missed me.)
9. A HORSE TO RIDE WHENEVER. (I'll go riding for hours around the farm.)
10. PARENTS TO HUG EVERY NIGHT. (I sleep so much better.)

Really, those are just a few things. My list goes on and on and on. I promise that I am very responsible and independent now, but getting to enjoy these luxuries- I'm just livin' the life, really.

Except, not everything has been all fun and games. I've been job hunting for a month know. It's frustrating, but humbling really. It makes me realize how truly important the decision in a husband is, and how important an education is. Even though it's a lot of work, I plan on finishing out school for realsies. It's super important.

I still don't know when Heavenly Father plans on blessing me with some sort of job, but I'll keep doing my part and being patient. Something has to come along. I gotta pay for school somehow. And I really would like to take a car to school. But I guess that's just a side goal. So if anyone hears on a job that you think might be something I should look into, that'd be awesome! Really needing help here.

Life is pretty good right now, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather here in Mo-Town. Everyday, I get to drive our country roads and there's just something about home that can make you smile no matter what.

And what's better than having home cooked meals every single night? Forget cereal, top ramen, poptarts, and popcorn! Wait, no, I love my popcorn. But I actually I ate pretty dang good at college, too, since I forced myself to learn how to be a little domestic goddess. Just kidding, but not really... I wasn't too bad. I can make some mean homemade chicken noodle soup. My crockpot was my best friend at school. But I love now coming downstairs to the smells of homemade rolls and mom's famous dinners. Tender mercies, man.

I think Kyle enjoys having me home the most. And my momma. Landon grew so much. He's so tall, about to pass Joshua up. Since Joshua is losing in the height department, he uses his muscles against Landon. It's cute. Landon has a deep voice and everything. When I got home a month ago, I ran inside and I grabbed Landon first (Ok... they were already trying to run away from me), and I wrapped my arms around him. At first, I was about to ask him why he was on his tippy toes, but then I realized that I was on MY tip toes!! He just sprouted up. Sweet little Kyle is still a little baby boy, hasn't hit his growth spurt and is as gentle and kind as can be. He's a good kid. I'm happy to be home and be silly with my Dad. He takes such good care of us. He missed his baby girl, too, no big deal. And of all things, my dog was even happy to see me! Just sat there whining and wagging his tail. He's a happy, sweet little doggie. And seeing my horse, bringing her home from Grandpa's, and  jumping back in the saddle made it official that I was HOME.

I really can't believe it's been a month already. What a good month. I like Washington much better than Idaho. Here's to the next 3 1/2 months!