Constant Beginnings

I returned to the States late Sunday night after a long, long 24 hours of flying. My flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was actually delayed, which caused me to miss my connection home. So irritating. I am understanding in the winter, but not so patient when weather is not related. Anyway, I did arrive. It was wonderful being greeted by my mom, dad and of course, my kiddos. Claire ran right up to me, but Mya was busy exploring the airport. She caught a glance of me, but didn't seem all that excited. I picked her up and all she could do was examine me as though she knew she should know me, but couldn't quite figure out who I was. It was heartbreaking. Truly. She continued to look at me periodically still unable to place me. We drove home, went to bed and awoke the next day as though I was never gone. It was wonderful. Claire has been attached to me and Mya does her thing. Gotta love that kid. She is miss independent. My offer package arrived on Monday around noon and I have been...

This dude was tossing around a huge scythe like thing with a sharp knife on the end. It was crazy to think this was a public park and such activity was allowed. Pretty feet. Chris' first pedi. My Mom has informed that I have definitely lost a day or two. I suppose the days are long and exhausting for her, so it is not difficult to remember how long it has been. My parents are doing a great job loving on our kiddos. My Mom took a day and went on a little quilting expedition while my Dad watched the girls. My Mom came back with some surprises for the girls, so they were both tickled. So much so, that Claire did not want to talk to me on the phone ;) I am so happy that they are doing well and can't thank my parents enough for loving them as much as we do. I know how exhausting taking care of two little ones can be and although my parents are well versed in kiddos, it is very different to go from not having any around for years and years, to being a full time pare...

OMG. I could die. Chris has been diligently working behind the scenes trying desperately to reunite us all in Korea. The only way that I felt it even remote feasible would be if the DOD paid for our expenses. Unfortunately, an accompanied remote is hardly an option as we were 150 on "the list" back in May, but have since moved up to 149. Anyway, our only other option was for me to get a job. I applied back in May, but never heard a word. The principal of the school emailed back and forth, but it never seemed to progress beyond that. Fast forward to now--a couple of weeks before I head to Korea for a fabulous rendevous with Chris, a month or so before we end this vacation that we are currently on, a month or so before I am able to access my mail and retrieve any potential job offers--I checked my email only to find a request for a return phone call. I did so and quickly had a phone interview with the principal. OMG. I can't believe this is happening. I had basically writte...